AD 55-15-02

final rule

CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft

AD Number
55-15-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

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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Federal Register Abstract

Propeller Feathering System

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AD Number:
55-15-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft
Subject:
Propeller Feathering System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
Model:
240 Series | 340
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 55-15-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   55-15-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
55-15-02 CONVAIR: Applies to All 240 and 340 Series Aircraft Equipped with Hamilton Standard Propellers.
Compliance required by first scheduled engine change after November 1, 1955, but not later than November 1, 1956.

To increase the fire resistance integrity of the propeller feathering system against damage by a powerplant fire, all flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall in zone 2 must be replaced with lines and fittings which will meet current fire resistance requirements. Convair Service AirGram No. 123 dated October 8, 1954, covers this subject. The following hose assemblies may also be considered acceptable for this application:

(a) Aeroquip 680-10S hose assemblies with Aeroquip 304 protective sleeves over end fittings (Aeroquip assembly P/N 304000).

(b) Resistoflex-SSFR-3800-10 hose assemblies.

(c) Aeroquip 309009 hose assemblies.

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AD Number:
55-15-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft
Subject:
Propeller Feathering System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
Model:
240 Series | 340
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: 55-15-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   55-15-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Models 240 and 340 Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
55-15-02 CONVAIR: Applies to All 240 and 340 Series Aircraft Equipped with Hamilton Standard Propellers.
Compliance required by first scheduled engine change after November 1, 1955, but not later than November 1, 1956.

To increase the fire resistance integrity of the propeller feathering system against damage by a powerplant fire, all flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall in zone 2 must be replaced with lines and fittings which will meet current fire resistance requirements. Convair Service AirGram No. 123 dated October 8, 1954, covers this subject. The following hose assemblies may also be considered acceptable for this application:

(a) Aeroquip 680-10S hose assemblies with Aeroquip 304 protective sleeves over end fittings (Aeroquip assembly P/N 304000).

(b) Resistoflex-SSFR-3800-10 hose assemblies.

(c) Aeroquip 309009 hose assemblies.

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