AD 2011-11-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; L'Hotellier Portable Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers

AD Number
2011-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0506
FR Citation
76 FR 31798

Unsafe Condition

Unapproved, contaminated Halon 1211 has been used to fill L'Hotellier portable fire extinguishers, which may reduce fire suppression and release toxic fumes.

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Required Actions

Replace each unairworthy portable fire extinguisher with an airworthy portable fire extinguisher containing approved Halon 1211.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days

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Affected Aircraft

L'Hotellier Portable Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers, part number 863520-00, with specific serial numbers listed in L'Hotellier service information, installed in or carried on various model helicopters including Eurocopter France Model EC120B; AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D; AS355E, F, F1, N, and NP; and SA341G and 342J helicopters.

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