AD 47-25-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | V | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Model V Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate illumination of the compass in Model V aircraft certified for night flying could lead to reduced visibility of the instrument during nighttime operations.
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Required Actions
Install a Lucite reflector (Culver P/N 11850) between the instrument panel and subpanel, attach using the two upper compass attachment screws, and ensure the straight end extends to the nearest instrument light bulb. Scrape paint off the top half of the bulb, or use other means to provide equivalent illumination.
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Compliance Time
prior to August 15, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Culver Model V aircraft certified for night flying
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Federal Register Abstract
Compass Illumination
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Model V Aircraft Subject: Compass Illumination Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Model V Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-25-04 CULVER: (Was Mandatory Note 6 of AD-778-2.) Applies Only to Model V Aircraft Certified for Night Flying. Compliance required prior to August 15, 1947. Provide adequate illumination for compass by installing a Lucite reflector, Culver P/N 11850, between the instrument panel and subpanel. The reflector is attached by means of the two upper attachment screws for the compass with its straight end extending to the nearest instrument light bulb. All paint should be scraped off the top half of this bulb. Other means of providing equivalent illumination of the compass are acceptable. (Culver Service Bulletin No. 14 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Model V Aircraft Subject: Compass Illumination Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V 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: 47-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Model V Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-25-04 CULVER: (Was Mandatory Note 6 of AD-778-2.) Applies Only to Model V Aircraft Certified for Night Flying. Compliance required prior to August 15, 1947. Provide adequate illumination for compass by installing a Lucite reflector, Culver P/N 11850, between the instrument panel and subpanel. The reflector is attached by means of the two upper attachment screws for the compass with its straight end extending to the nearest instrument light bulb. All paint should be scraped off the top half of this bulb. Other means of providing equivalent illumination of the compass are acceptable. (Culver Service Bulletin No. 14 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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