AD 60-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46A | CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46D | CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46F | CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46R | CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46E | CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46/CW20-T | CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | Super C-46/CW20-T | CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Unshielded heat sources in cargo and baggage compartments could ignite cargo, causing a fire.
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Required Actions
Comply with CAR 4b.382(d) by shielding and insulating heat sources to prevent cargo ignition.
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Compliance Time
by March 1, 1960
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Affected Aircraft
Curtiss-Wright Models C-46 Series aircraft including C-46R and C-46/CW20-T
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Federal Register Abstract
Cargo and Baggage Compartments
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft Subject: Cargo and Baggage Compartments Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Air...Show more Model: C-46A | C-46D | C-46F | C-46R | C-46E | C-46/CW20-T | Super C-46/CW20-T 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: 60-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-02 CURTISS-WRIGHT: Amdt. 99 Part 507 Federal Register February 2, 1960. Applies to all C-46 Series aircraft including the C-46R and C-46/CW20-T aircraft. To eliminate the possibility of a fire in the cargo and baggage compartments being caused by unshielded sources of heat, compliance with CAR 4b.382(d)(See Note 1) must be accomplished by March 1, 1960. NOTE 1: Section 4b.382(d) of the Civil Air Regulations provides as follows: "Sources of heat within the compartment shall be shielded and insulated to prevent igniting the cargo." In a note to that section it further provides that "Sources of heat likely to ignite cargo include light bulbs, combustion heaters, heater ducts, electrical appliances, etc." FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft Subject: Cargo and Baggage Compartments Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Air...Show more Model: C-46A | C-46D | C-46F | C-46R | C-46E | C-46/CW20-T | Super C-46/CW20-T 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: 60-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-02 CURTISS-WRIGHT: Amdt. 99 Part 507 Federal Register February 2, 1960. Applies to all C-46 Series aircraft including the C-46R and C-46/CW20-T aircraft. To eliminate the possibility of a fire in the cargo and baggage compartments being caused by unshielded sources of heat, compliance with CAR 4b.382(d)(See Note 1) must be accomplished by March 1, 1960. NOTE 1: Section 4b.382(d) of the Civil Air Regulations provides as follows: "Sources of heat within the compartment shall be shielded and insulated to prevent igniting the cargo." In a note to that section it further provides that "Sources of heat likely to ignite cargo include light bulbs, combustion heaters, heater ducts, electrical appliances, etc." FOOTER:
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