AD 62-24-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mareco | Safety Belts | Airworthiness Directives; MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 15-1 Safety Belts Which Are Identified on the Manufacturer's Identification Label on the Safety Belt as Being Manufactured in the Third and Fourth Quarters of 1959 |
| appliance | Mareco | Safety Belts | Airworthiness Directives; MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 15-1 Safety Belts Which Are Identified on the Manufacturer's Identification Label on the Safety Belt as Being Manufactured in the Third and Fourth Quarters of 1959 |
Unsafe Condition
The buckle locking cam becomes disengaged when tension on the belt assembly is relieved and fails to reengage upon tension application due to the cam spring slipping from its retention slot.
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Required Actions
Replace Mareco Model 15-1 safety belts manufactured in specified periods or modify with an FAA-approved modification to prevent cam spring slipping and correct cam-buckle frame misalignment. Mark modified buckles with 'MOD' and modification date.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
All aircraft equipped with Mareco Model 15-1 Safety Belts manufactured in the third and fourth quarters of 1959 and the first and second quarters of 1960
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Federal Register Abstract
Safety Belts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-24-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-24-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 1...Show more Subject: Safety Belts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: November 3, 1962 Citation Publish Date: 11/03/1962 Effective Date: 12/04/1962 Make: Mareco Model: Safety Belts Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-24-05 CITATION: [Federal Register: November 3, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-24-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 15-1 Safety Belts Which Are Identified on the Manufacturer's Identification Label on the Safety Belt as Being Manufactured in the Third and Fourth Quarters of 1959 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 4, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-24-05 MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Amdt. 503 Part 507 Federal Register November 3, 1962. Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 15-1 Safety Belts Which Are Identified on the Manufacturer's Identification Label on the Safety Belt as Being Manufactured in the Third and Fourth Quarters of 1959 and the First and Second Quarters of 1960. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. Service difficulties with the Mareco Model 15-1 safety belt assemblies have occurred wherein the buckle locking cam became disengaged when tension on the belt assembly was relieved and would not reengage upon application of tension to the belt assembly due to the cam spring slipping from its retention slot. Therefore, the following is required: Replace Mareco Model 15-1 safety belts manufactured in the third and fourth quarters of 1959 and the first and second quarters of 1960, or modify with an FAA approved modification to prevent the slipping of the cam spring from its retaining end slot and to correct the misalignment between the cam and buckle frame. When an FAA approved modification is made after the effective date of this AD, the buckle frame or cam lever shall be permanently marked "MOD." followed by the date of modification. NOTE: Belts which were modified prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with an FAA approved modification and identified with an embossed "X" are acceptable. This directive effective December 4, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-24-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-24-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 1...Show more Subject: Safety Belts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: November 3, 1962 Citation Publish Date: 11/03/1962 Effective Date: 12/04/1962 Make: Mareco 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: 62-24-05 CITATION: [Federal Register: November 3, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-24-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 15-1 Safety Belts Which Are Identified on the Manufacturer's Identification Label on the Safety Belt as Being Manufactured in the Third and Fourth Quarters of 1959 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 4, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-24-05 MARECO SAFETY BELTS: Amdt. 503 Part 507 Federal Register November 3, 1962. Applies to All Aircraft Equipped With Mareco Model 15-1 Safety Belts Which Are Identified on the Manufacturer's Identification Label on the Safety Belt as Being Manufactured in the Third and Fourth Quarters of 1959 and the First and Second Quarters of 1960. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. Service difficulties with the Mareco Model 15-1 safety belt assemblies have occurred wherein the buckle locking cam became disengaged when tension on the belt assembly was relieved and would not reengage upon application of tension to the belt assembly due to the cam spring slipping from its retention slot. Therefore, the following is required: Replace Mareco Model 15-1 safety belts manufactured in the third and fourth quarters of 1959 and the first and second quarters of 1960, or modify with an FAA approved modification to prevent the slipping of the cam spring from its retaining end slot and to correct the misalignment between the cam and buckle frame. When an FAA approved modification is made after the effective date of this AD, the buckle frame or cam lever shall be permanently marked "MOD." followed by the date of modification. NOTE: Belts which were modified prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with an FAA approved modification and identified with an embossed "X" are acceptable. This directive effective December 4, 1962. FOOTER:
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