AD 55-15-02

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft

AD Number
55-15-02
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 Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 340 CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall in zone 2 may be damaged by a powerplant fire, compromising fire resistance integrity.

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Required Actions

Replace flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall in zone 2 with lines and fittings meeting current fire resistance requirements, using Aeroquip 680-10S with 304 sleeves, Resistoflex-SSFR-3800-10, or Aeroquip 309009 assemblies.

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Compliance Time

by first scheduled engine change after November 1, 1955, but not later than November 1, 1956

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Affected Aircraft

CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft equipped with Hamilton Standard Propellers.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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