AD 65-05-03
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corporation | Flight Data Recorders | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules |
| appliance | Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corporation | Flight Data Recorders | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules |
Unsafe Condition
The front panel assembly and lack of stainless steel sideplates may compromise crash survivability of the flight data recorder.
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Required Actions
Replace the front panel assembly with a reinforced version and install two stainless steel sideplates per Fairchild Field Service Bulletin No. 159 (September 1, 1964) or No. FDR-159 (November 24, 1964), or later FAA-approved revision.
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Compliance Time
within eight months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series Flight Data Recorders installed in aircraft as required by applicable operating rules.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight Data Recorders
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series... ...Show more Subject: Flight Data Recorders Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: February 19, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 02/19/1965 Effective Date: Make: Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corporation Model: Flight Data Recorders Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-05-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: February 19, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-38 AD NUMBER: 65-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-05-03 FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-38 Part 39 Federal Register February 19, 1965. Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules. Compliance required within eight months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To improve the crash survivability of the flight record, modify the Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series flight data recorder as follows: Replace the front panel assembly with a reinforced front panel assembly and install two stainless steel sideplates in accordance with Fairchild Field Service Bulletin No. 159 dated September 1, 1964, or No. FDR-159 (revised), dated November 24, 1964, or later FAA-approved revision. This directive effective March 21, 1965. Revised June 25, 1965. Revised July 30, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series... ...Show more Subject: Flight Data Recorders Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: February 19, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 02/19/1965 Effective Date: Make: Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corporation Model: Flight Data Recorders 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: 65-05-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: February 19, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-38 AD NUMBER: 65-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-05-03 FAIRCHILD CAMERA AND INSTRUMENT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-38 Part 39 Federal Register February 19, 1965. Applies to Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules. Compliance required within eight months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To improve the crash survivability of the flight record, modify the Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corporation Model 5424 ( ) Series flight data recorder as follows: Replace the front panel assembly with a reinforced front panel assembly and install two stainless steel sideplates in accordance with Fairchild Field Service Bulletin No. 159 dated September 1, 1964, or No. FDR-159 (revised), dated November 24, 1964, or later FAA-approved revision. This directive effective March 21, 1965. Revised June 25, 1965. Revised July 30, 1965. FOOTER:
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