AD 49-45-02

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CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft

AD Number
49-45-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 240 Series CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

The reverse lock solenoid linkage may not operate properly due to insufficient load on the first throttle reverse detent and an outdated armature design.

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Required Actions

Rerig the reverse lock solenoid linkage per Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-273, verify the first throttle reverse detent load is 15 +3, -0 pounds, and replace the armature with P/N West Coast Electric Co. No. 35-31-C-3AS.

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Compliance Time

not later than the next engine change

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Affected Aircraft

All Model 240 Aircraft equipped with Curtiss Propellers.

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Federal Register Abstract

Reverse Lock Solenoid Linkage

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AD Number:
49-45-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft
Subject:
Reverse Lock Solenoid Linkage
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
Model:
240 Series
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 49-45-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   49-45-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
49-45-02 CONVAIR: Applies to All Model 240 Aircraft Equipped With Curtiss Propellers.

Compliance required not later than the next engine change.

The following must be accomplished to insure proper operation of the throttle reverse stop override installation:

1. Rerig the reverse lock solenoid linkage, reworking and replacing parts of the linkage as shown on Figure 1, Sheets 1 and 2, of Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-273.

2. Determine that the load on the first throttle reverse detent is 15 +3, -0 pounds.

3. Remove the armature (P/N West Coast Electric Co. No. 35-31-C-3A) in the reverse throttle lock solenoid and install a new armature (P/N West Coast Electric Co. No. 35-31- C-3AS). The new armature has the letter "S" stamped on that end of the armature that has two threaded holes.

(The above items are also covered by Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-273.)

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AD Number:
49-45-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft
Subject:
Reverse Lock Solenoid Linkage
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
Model:
240 Series
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large 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: 49-45-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   49-45-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
49-45-02 CONVAIR: Applies to All Model 240 Aircraft Equipped With Curtiss Propellers.

Compliance required not later than the next engine change.

The following must be accomplished to insure proper operation of the throttle reverse stop override installation:

1. Rerig the reverse lock solenoid linkage, reworking and replacing parts of the linkage as shown on Figure 1, Sheets 1 and 2, of Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-273.

2. Determine that the load on the first throttle reverse detent is 15 +3, -0 pounds.

3. Remove the armature (P/N West Coast Electric Co. No. 35-31-C-3A) in the reverse throttle lock solenoid and install a new armature (P/N West Coast Electric Co. No. 35-31- C-3AS). The new armature has the letter "S" stamped on that end of the armature that has two threaded holes.

(The above items are also covered by Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-273.)

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