AD 61-25-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22 | Airworthiness Directives; CONVAIR Models 22 (880) and 22M (880M) Aircraft |
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22M | Airworthiness Directives; CONVAIR Models 22 (880) and 22M (880M) Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
An inflight engine pod explosion caused by an open starter bleed air supply valve leading to continued rotation, overheating, and disintegration of the air turbine starter.
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Required Actions
Install a FAA-approved cockpit indicator to verify engine starters are de-energized, revise the Airplane Flight Manual's engine starting procedures to include checking the indicator post-start, and temporarily install a placard or revise the manual to follow Convair Alert Service Bulletin No. 80-3 until permanent modifications are completed.
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Compliance Time
Within 4,000 hours' time in service after December 29, 1961 for paragraphs (a) and (b); compliance with paragraph (c) is required on the effective date of the directive (December 29, 1961).
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Affected Aircraft
CONVAIR Models 22 (880) and 22M (880M) Aircraft, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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