AD 51-28-01

final rule

CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft

AD Number
51-28-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The AD does not explicitly state an unsafe condition.

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Required Actions

Lag and shield propeller feathering lines with specified materials; revise engine oil breather lines to eliminate aluminum components; relocate fire detectors and revise circuits to split systems; replace fire detector wiring with fire-resistant wire; install CO2 operated ventilation outlet closure doors; address aluminum fire detector terminal junction boxes; check firewall fasteners for nonfireproof components; improve ADI valve sealing or install drainage enclosures.

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Compliance Time

Not later than specified dates and inspection/engine change events as listed in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft as described.

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine Accessory Section

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AD Number:
51-28-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft
Subject:
Engine Accessory Section
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 51-28-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   51-28-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
51-28-01 CONVAIR: Applies to All Model 240 Aircraft.

Compliance required as indicated.

1. Not later than the first No. 1 inspection after January 15, 1952, lag and shield propeller feathering line in the engine accessory section with asbestos tape, wire, vinylite tubing and steel-sleeve for end fittings as described in Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-419-A or in a manner to provide equivalent resistance to fire and absorption of fuel and oil.

2. Not later than March 1, 1952, revise the engine oil breather line to eliminate aluminum components as described in Convair Service Bulletin 240-419-A to use steel tubing or to use a fire resistant hose assembly.

3. Not later than first scheduled engine change after January 15, 1952, relocate fire detectors and revise detector circuits to employ split systems as described in Convair Service Bulletin Number 240-419-A.

4. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after January 15, 1952, replace fire detector wiring in all circuits forward of firewall with Rockbestos type RSS 74 Firezone wire or wire of equivalent fire resistance. (Wire conforming to Air Forces Spec. 32659 is considered equivalent.)

5. Not later than March 1, 1952, install CO2 operated engine accessory section ventilation outlet closure door. This modification is described in Convair Service Bulletin 240- 374.

6. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after March 1, 1952, either remove all aluminum fire detector terminal junction boxes located forward of the firewall and mount units on fireproof brackets, or change aluminum fire detector terminal boxes and brackets to fireproof material.

7. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after March 1, 1952, check firewalls and firewall access door fasteners to assure that no aluminum rivets or Dzus fasteners or other nonfireproof components have been installed. If any are found, they are to be replaced with fireproof components. Original firewall accessory door fasteners, which are satisfactory, have these Dzus part numbers: Studs AJ5-20 and -35; Grommet GA5-312; and Spring S5-200.

8. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after March 1, 1952, improve ADI valve sealing in accordance with Whittaker Service Bulletin Number 49-9 or install an enclosure which will provide overboard drainage if leakage occurs from this valve.

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AD Number:
51-28-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft
Subject:
Engine Accessory Section
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: 51-28-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   51-28-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
51-28-01 CONVAIR: Applies to All Model 240 Aircraft.

Compliance required as indicated.

1. Not later than the first No. 1 inspection after January 15, 1952, lag and shield propeller feathering line in the engine accessory section with asbestos tape, wire, vinylite tubing and steel-sleeve for end fittings as described in Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-419-A or in a manner to provide equivalent resistance to fire and absorption of fuel and oil.

2. Not later than March 1, 1952, revise the engine oil breather line to eliminate aluminum components as described in Convair Service Bulletin 240-419-A to use steel tubing or to use a fire resistant hose assembly.

3. Not later than first scheduled engine change after January 15, 1952, relocate fire detectors and revise detector circuits to employ split systems as described in Convair Service Bulletin Number 240-419-A.

4. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after January 15, 1952, replace fire detector wiring in all circuits forward of firewall with Rockbestos type RSS 74 Firezone wire or wire of equivalent fire resistance. (Wire conforming to Air Forces Spec. 32659 is considered equivalent.)

5. Not later than March 1, 1952, install CO2 operated engine accessory section ventilation outlet closure door. This modification is described in Convair Service Bulletin 240- 374.

6. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after March 1, 1952, either remove all aluminum fire detector terminal junction boxes located forward of the firewall and mount units on fireproof brackets, or change aluminum fire detector terminal boxes and brackets to fireproof material.

7. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after March 1, 1952, check firewalls and firewall access door fasteners to assure that no aluminum rivets or Dzus fasteners or other nonfireproof components have been installed. If any are found, they are to be replaced with fireproof components. Original firewall accessory door fasteners, which are satisfactory, have these Dzus part numbers: Studs AJ5-20 and -35; Grommet GA5-312; and Spring S5-200.

8. Not later than the first scheduled engine change after March 1, 1952, improve ADI valve sealing in accordance with Whittaker Service Bulletin Number 49-9 or install an enclosure which will provide overboard drainage if leakage occurs from this valve.

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