AD 2007-26-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Leaks of the landing gear emergency blowdown bottle have been reported, caused by a design deficiency in the bottle head, leading to leakage on the nut manometer. If uncorrected, this could result in insufficient internal bottle pressure, potentially causing a malfunction and failure to extend landing gears during emergencies.
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Required Actions
Remove the old emergency blowdown bottle part number 9910154-4 and install the new emergency blowdown bottle part number 4063700-1, following the instructions in REIMS AVIATION Industries Service Bulletin F406-66, dated May 7, 2007.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 calendar months after January 31, 2008
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Affected Aircraft
REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 airplanes, all serial numbers, equipped with landing gear emergency blowdown bottle part number 9910154-4, and certificated in any category.
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