AD 2003-26-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Kidde Aerospace Part Number (P/N) 898052 Hand-Held Halon Fire Extinguishers

AD Number
2003-26-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-19-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 864

Unsafe Condition

The discharge time of the affected fire extinguishers exceeds the maximum allowable discharge time due to incomplete crimping of the siphon tube.

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Required Actions

Remove the affected fire extinguishers from service. Inspect the crimping of the siphon tube to identify incomplete crimping.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Kidde Aerospace Part Number (P/N) 898052 hand-held halon fire extinguishers utilized on aircraft.

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