AD 61-13-01

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CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft

AD Number
61-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
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Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft D & R Nevada LLC 22 CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft
aircraft D & R Nevada LLC 22M CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Overheating of Bussman 60 and 70 amp type ACO and ACY limiters in the freon compressor and recirculation fan motor circuits can cause fires.

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Required Actions

Replace Bussman 60 and 70 amp type ACO and ACY limiters and their holders with type AHB limiters and holders in the AC power distribution box. Replace adjacent nameplates with fire resistant material like impregnated fiberglass.

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Compliance Time

within the next 130 hours' time in service

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Affected Aircraft

All Model 22 (880) Aircraft

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Federal Register Abstract

AC Power Distribution Box

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AD Number:
61-13-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft
Subject:
AC Power Distribution Box
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/20/1961
Make:
D & R Nevada LLC
Model:
22 | 22M
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 61-13-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   61-13-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 20, 1961.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
61-13-01 CONVAIR: Amdt. 297 Part 507 Federal Register June 20, 1961. Applies to All Model 22 (880) Aircraft.

Instances of fire due to overheating of Bussman 60 and 70 amp type ACO and ACY limiters in the freon compressor and recirculation fan motor circuits have occurred. To preclude fires of this type, the following modifications must be accomplished:

Unless already accomplished, compliance with items (a) and (b) is required within the next 130 hours' time in service:

(a) Replace the Bussman 60 and 70 amp type ACO and ACY limiters and their holders which are located in the AC power distribution box with type AHB limiters and their holders.

(b) Replace the nameplates adjacent to the 60 and 70 amp limiters with similar nameplates made of a fire resistant material such as impregnated fiberglass.

(Convair Service Bulletin No. 24-42 covers this same subject.)

This directive effective June 20, 1961.

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AD Number:
61-13-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft
Subject:
AC Power Distribution Box
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/20/1961
Make:
D & R Nevada LLC
Model:
22 | 22M
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: 61-13-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   61-13-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 20, 1961.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
61-13-01 CONVAIR: Amdt. 297 Part 507 Federal Register June 20, 1961. Applies to All Model 22 (880) Aircraft.

Instances of fire due to overheating of Bussman 60 and 70 amp type ACO and ACY limiters in the freon compressor and recirculation fan motor circuits have occurred. To preclude fires of this type, the following modifications must be accomplished:

Unless already accomplished, compliance with items (a) and (b) is required within the next 130 hours' time in service:

(a) Replace the Bussman 60 and 70 amp type ACO and ACY limiters and their holders which are located in the AC power distribution box with type AHB limiters and their holders.

(b) Replace the nameplates adjacent to the 60 and 70 amp limiters with similar nameplates made of a fire resistant material such as impregnated fiberglass.

(Convair Service Bulletin No. 24-42 covers this same subject.)

This directive effective June 20, 1961.

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