AD 46-42-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. | GC-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft |
| aircraft | Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. | GC-1B | Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The aluminum alloy cabin heater valve assembly may not provide a complete firewall material barrier.
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Required Actions
Replace the aluminum alloy cabin heater valve assembly with one constructed completely of firewall material equivalent to Globe Valve Assembly, P/N 11-440-3623.
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Compliance Time
prior to December 1, 1946
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Affected Aircraft
Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft, serial numbers 3 to 228 inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cabin Heater Valve Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-42-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-42-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft Subject: Cabin Heater Valve Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. Model: GC-1A | GC-1B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-42-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-42-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-42-01 GLOBE: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-766-5.) Applies to Models GC-1A, GC-1B Aircraft Serial Numbers 3 to 228 Inclusive. Compliance required prior to December 1, 1946. Replace the aluminum alloy cabin heater valve assembly with one constructed completely of firewall material equivalent to Globe Valve Assembly, P/N 11-440-3623. This will provide a complete firewall of firewall material. (Globe Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 4 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-42-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-42-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft Subject: Cabin Heater Valve Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. Model: GC-1A | GC-1B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-42-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-42-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-42-01 GLOBE: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-766-5.) Applies to Models GC-1A, GC-1B Aircraft Serial Numbers 3 to 228 Inclusive. Compliance required prior to December 1, 1946. Replace the aluminum alloy cabin heater valve assembly with one constructed completely of firewall material equivalent to Globe Valve Assembly, P/N 11-440-3623. This will provide a complete firewall of firewall material. (Globe Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 4 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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