AD 2011-25-01

EMERGENCY AD emergency
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Airworthiness Directives; Apical Industries, Inc., (Apical) Emergency Float Kits

AD Number
2011-25-01
Status
emergency
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-1190
FR Citation
76 FR 77375

Unsafe Condition

Failure to deploy liferafts due to lack of clear identification and operation instructions for external inflation handles, leading to unnecessary exposure to harsh water conditions.

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Required Actions

Install Liferaft External Inflation Handle Placards (P/N 600.0897) near external T-Handles. Remove and replace Liferaft Operation Placards (P/N 634.9703) with Revision C inside the aircraft.

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Compliance Time

Within 180 days of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Helicopters with Apical Emergency Float Kits (part numbers and serial numbers listed in the AD), installed under Supplemental Type Certificates SR01535LA, SR01779LA, SR01813LA, SR01855LA, or SR00856LA.

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