AD 61-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Rupert Parachute Company | Safety Belts | Airworthiness Directives; RUPERT: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Rupert Models 50, N50, 65, 80, and S-2194 Safety Belts |
Unsafe Condition
Recurring instances of Rupert belt assemblies slipping under low tension loads due to deficiencies in belt assemblies manufactured under TSO-C22 standards.
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Required Actions
Replace three bar slide length adjustors with new Rupert R-60 adjustors having thicknesses greater than 0.120. Measure the distance between the crests of the outermost serrations on the buckle tongue; if 5/16 inch or less, replace the tongue to achieve at least 3/8 inch distance.
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Compliance Time
within the next 75 hours of time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Rupert Parachute Company models 50, N50, 65, 80, and S-2194 Safety Belts except those with Cam Clasps marked Cummings & Sander, Division of American Safety Equipment Corporation, P/N M 4090.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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