AD 47-06-05
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 tubular (deeply inserted) type battery vent plugs of the Reading Model R-24L battery can cause acid spillage leading to corrosion on the firewall and fuselage.
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Required Actions
Replace the battery vent plugs with the high nonspill ball seat type. Clean and treat affected firewall and fuselage areas with sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize battery acid corrosion.
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Compliance Time
prior to April 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft with serial numbers 2 to 408 Inclusive; 1001 to 1216 Inclusive; and 2001 to 2137 Inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Battery Vent Plugs
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft Subject: Battery Vent Plugs 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Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. Model: GC-1A | GC-1B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-06-05 GLOBE: (Was Mandatory Note 8 of AD-766-5.) Applies to Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft Serial Numbers 2 to 408 Inclusive; 1001 to 1216 Inclusive; and 2001 to 2137 Inclusive. Compliance required prior to April 1, 1947. Replace the present battery vent plugs of the tubular (deeply inserted) type of the Reading Model R-24L battery with the high nonspill ball seat type vent plugs. Clean and treat that part of the firewall and fuselage which has been subjected to the spill battery acid with a solution of sodium bicarbonate. This is necessary to prevent corrosion due to acid spillage. (Globe Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 14 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft Subject: Battery Vent Plugs 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: 47-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Globe Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-06-05 GLOBE: (Was Mandatory Note 8 of AD-766-5.) Applies to Models GC-1A and GC-1B Aircraft Serial Numbers 2 to 408 Inclusive; 1001 to 1216 Inclusive; and 2001 to 2137 Inclusive. Compliance required prior to April 1, 1947. Replace the present battery vent plugs of the tubular (deeply inserted) type of the Reading Model R-24L battery with the high nonspill ball seat type vent plugs. Clean and treat that part of the firewall and fuselage which has been subjected to the spill battery acid with a solution of sodium bicarbonate. This is necessary to prevent corrosion due to acid spillage. (Globe Customer Service Maintenance Bulletin No. 14 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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