AD 64-19-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. | 240 Series | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
A fault in an unprotected cabin supercharger disconnect circuit caused an electrical fire in the cabin pressurization console on the copilot's side.
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Required Actions
Modify the fire extinguisher circuits, cabin pressure dump solenoid circuit, and emergency compressor shutoff valve circuit to provide circuit protection. Incorporate an alternate emergency power circuit and a normally-off test light in accordance with specified service reports or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240 Series Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Circuits
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240 Series Aircraft Subject: Emergency Circuits Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/07/1964 Make: Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. Model: 240 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 64-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-19-04 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amdt. 783 Part 507 Federal Register August 7, 1964. Applies to Model 240 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. A fault in an unprotected cabin supercharger disconnect circuit caused an electrical fire in the cabin pressurization console on the copilot's side. To prevent recurrence of this incident provide the following circuit protection: Modify the aircraft fire extinguisher circuits, cabin pressure dump solenoid circuit and emergency compressor shutoff valve circuit to provide circuit protection and incorporate an alternate emergency power circuit and a normally-off test light in accordance with Convair Service Engineering Report No. 240-24 dated January 3, 1964, with revision "A" dated March 9, 1964, or an FAA Western Region Engineering approved equivalent. (Convair Service Engineering Report No. 240-24 pertains to this same subject.) This directive effective September 7, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240 Series Aircraft Subject: Emergency Circuits Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/07/1964 Make: Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. Model: 240 Series 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: 64-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-19-04 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amdt. 783 Part 507 Federal Register August 7, 1964. Applies to Model 240 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. A fault in an unprotected cabin supercharger disconnect circuit caused an electrical fire in the cabin pressurization console on the copilot's side. To prevent recurrence of this incident provide the following circuit protection: Modify the aircraft fire extinguisher circuits, cabin pressure dump solenoid circuit and emergency compressor shutoff valve circuit to provide circuit protection and incorporate an alternate emergency power circuit and a normally-off test light in accordance with Convair Service Engineering Report No. 240-24 dated January 3, 1964, with revision "A" dated March 9, 1964, or an FAA Western Region Engineering approved equivalent. (Convair Service Engineering Report No. 240-24 pertains to this same subject.) This directive effective September 7, 1964. FOOTER:
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