AD 65-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Eureka Williams Company | Survivor Locator Lights | Airworthiness Directives; EUREKA WILLIAMS: Applies to All Aircraft with Life Preservers or Liferafts Equipped with Eureka Williams Survivor Locator Light Model EW-101-WL-( )-8 with a Yellow Polyethylene Lower Battery End Cap |
Unsafe Condition
Acid emitted from survivor locator light batteries (Eureka Williams Model EW-101-WL-( )-8 with yellow polyethylene lower battery end cap) causing damage to life preservers or liferafts.
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Required Actions
Inspect life preservers and liferafts for acid damage, repair or replace damaged items before further service. Replace Eureka Williams EW-101-WL-( )-8 survivor locator lights with FAA-approved alternatives before further service.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
All aircraft with life preservers or liferafts equipped with Eureka Williams Survivor Locator Light Model EW-101-WL-( )-8 with a Yellow Polyethylene Lower Battery End Cap, manufactured after December 9, 1964, stamped with manufacturer codes 1-65, 2-65, or 12-64.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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