AD 49-43-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. | 240 Series | CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks or burned areas in the corrugated augmenter tube may lead to a possible fire hazard.
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Required Actions
Inspect the corrugated augmenter tube for cracks or burned areas immediately and each day thereafter using an extension mirror and light or equivalent means. Inspect the tube from both front and rear ends during each No. 1 inspection. Replace cracked or burned tubes unless defects meet specific allowable limits (cracks less than 3/4-inch long, no more than three cracks, and no two within 6 inches).
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as noted below: To be accomplished immediately and each day thereafter; and at each No. 1 inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft with Muff Type Augmenter Installation.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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