AD 2017-19-05
Unsafe Condition
Smoke detectors P/N PMC1102-02 failed an acceptance test due to significant degraded optical sensitivity, caused by abnormally degraded light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace the affected smoke detectors as specified in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 5 months after the effective date of this AD for repaired units identified in Figure (1) to paragraph (c) of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Siemens S.A.S. smoke detectors P/N PMC1102-02, PMC3100-00, and GMC1102-02 installed on Airbus A330 passenger, A330 freighter, and A380 airplanes, as well as P/N PMC1102 installed on Boeing B737-400 airplanes converted via supplemental type certificate from passenger to freighter configuration.
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