AD 61-20-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Russell Manufacturing Company | Safety Belts | Airworthiness Directives; RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Rusco Model RM23 P/N SB1709 Safety Belts Manufactured From October 1959, through June 1960, and Equipped With D-832B Buckles |
| appliance | Russell Manufacturing Company | Safety Belts | Airworthiness Directives; RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Rusco Model RM23 P/N SB1709 Safety Belts Manufactured From October 1959, through June 1960, and Equipped With D-832B Buckles |
Unsafe Condition
The buckle cam does not securely grip the webbing, causing the assembly to slip.
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Required Actions
Apply a minimum tensile load of 100 pounds to the belt assembly. If the webbing slips through the buckle, replace the belt with an airworthy assembly conforming to TSO-C22 standards prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive
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Affected Aircraft
All aircraft equipped with Rusco Model RM23 P/N SB1709 safety belts manufactured from October 1959 through June 1960 and equipped with D-832B buckles.
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Federal Register Abstract
Safety Belts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-20-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-20-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Applies to All Aircraft Equi...Show more Subject: Safety Belts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 20, 1961 Citation Publish Date: 09/20/1961 Effective Date: 10/20/1961 Make: Russell Manufacturing Company Model: Safety Belts Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-20-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: September 20, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-20-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Rusco Model RM23 P/N SB1709 Safety Belts Manufactured From October 1959, through June 1960, and Equipped With D-832B Buckles ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1961 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-20-03 RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Amdt. 337 Part 507 Federal Register September 20, 1961. Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Rusco Model RM23 P/N SB1709 Safety Belts Manufactured From October 1959, through June 1960, and Equipped With D-832B Buckles. Compliance required with the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive. Service difficulties with Rusco Model RM23, P/N SB1709, safety belt assemblies manufactured from October 1959, through June 1960, have been reported wherein the buckle cam does not securely grip the webbing thereby causing the assembly to slip. In order to determine the airworthiness of these belts, a minimum tensile load of 100 pounds must be applied to the belt assembly. If the webbing slips through the buckle as a result of this test, the belt must be considered unairworthy and replaced with an airworthy belt assembly conforming to TSO-C22 standards prior to further flight. (Russell Manufacturing Company Bulletin No. 61-5 covers this same subject.) This directive effective October 20, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-20-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-20-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Applies to All Aircraft Equi...Show more Subject: Safety Belts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 20, 1961 Citation Publish Date: 09/20/1961 Effective Date: 10/20/1961 Make: Russell Manufacturing Company Model: Safety Belts Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-20-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: September 20, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-20-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Rusco Model RM23 P/N SB1709 Safety Belts Manufactured From October 1959, through June 1960, and Equipped With D-832B Buckles ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1961 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-20-03 RUSSELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAFETY BELT: Amdt. 337 Part 507 Federal Register September 20, 1961. Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Rusco Model RM23 P/N SB1709 Safety Belts Manufactured From October 1959, through June 1960, and Equipped With D-832B Buckles. Compliance required with the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive. Service difficulties with Rusco Model RM23, P/N SB1709, safety belt assemblies manufactured from October 1959, through June 1960, have been reported wherein the buckle cam does not securely grip the webbing thereby causing the assembly to slip. In order to determine the airworthiness of these belts, a minimum tensile load of 100 pounds must be applied to the belt assembly. If the webbing slips through the buckle as a result of this test, the belt must be considered unairworthy and replaced with an airworthy belt assembly conforming to TSO-C22 standards prior to further flight. (Russell Manufacturing Company Bulletin No. 61-5 covers this same subject.) This directive effective October 20, 1961. FOOTER:
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