AD 65-14-06
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | United Data Control, Inc. | Flight Data Recorders | Airworthiness Directives; UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Applies to Model F-542 Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules |
| appliance | United Data Control, Inc. | Flight Data Recorders | Airworthiness Directives; UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Applies to Model F-542 Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required by Applicable Operating Rules |
Unsafe Condition
The Model F-542 Series Flight Data Recorders, Serial Number 1399 and prior, have inadequate crash survivability due to insufficient armor and structural components in the case and front panel assembly.
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Required Actions
Install armor plates 100275 and 100276, blocks 100277 and 100279, and studs 100278 on the case sides; replace the front panel assembly with UDC P/N 100198; replace the magazine latch assembly with UDC P/N 100168; and transfer the nameplate to the new door.
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Compliance Time
within eight months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
United Data Control, Inc. Model F-542 Series Flight Data Recorders, Serial Number 1399 and prior, 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_65-14-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-14-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Applies to Model F-542 Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required... ...Show more Subject: Flight Data Recorders Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: June 29, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 06/29/1965 Effective Date: Make: United Data Control, Inc. Model: Flight Data Recorders Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-14-06 CITATION: [Federal Register: June 29, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-97 AD NUMBER: 65-14-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Applies to Model F-542 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: 65-14-06 UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Amdt. 39-97 Part 39 Federal Register June 29, 1965. Applies to Model F-542 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 all United Data Control, Inc. Model F-542 Series flight data recorders, Serial Number 1399 and prior, in accordance with UDC Service Bulletins 10 dated September 15, 1964, "A" Revision dated January 12, 1965, and 12 dated January 15, 1965, as follows: (a) Install UDC armor plates 100275 and 100276 and blocks 100277 and 100279 and studs 100278 on the sides of the case. (b) Replace the front panel assembly with a UDC P/N 100198 armored front panel assembly. (c) Replace the magazine latch assembly with a UDC P/N 100168 magazine latch assembly. (d) Remove the nameplate from the old door, and attach it to the new door. This directive effective July 29, 1965. Revised July 30, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-14-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-14-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Applies to Model F-542 Series Flight Data Recorders Installed in Aircraft as Required... ...Show more Subject: Flight Data Recorders Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: June 29, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 06/29/1965 Effective Date: Make: United Data Control, Inc. 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: 65-14-06 CITATION: [Federal Register: June 29, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-97 AD NUMBER: 65-14-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Applies to Model F-542 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: 65-14-06 UNITED DATA CONTROL, INCORPORATED: Amdt. 39-97 Part 39 Federal Register June 29, 1965. Applies to Model F-542 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 all United Data Control, Inc. Model F-542 Series flight data recorders, Serial Number 1399 and prior, in accordance with UDC Service Bulletins 10 dated September 15, 1964, "A" Revision dated January 12, 1965, and 12 dated January 15, 1965, as follows: (a) Install UDC armor plates 100275 and 100276 and blocks 100277 and 100279 and studs 100278 on the sides of the case. (b) Replace the front panel assembly with a UDC P/N 100198 armored front panel assembly. (c) Replace the magazine latch assembly with a UDC P/N 100168 magazine latch assembly. (d) Remove the nameplate from the old door, and attach it to the new door. This directive effective July 29, 1965. Revised July 30, 1965. FOOTER:
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