AD 66-20-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The absence of 0.25 inch diameter radial holes in the engine air intake fire extinguishing system nozzle assembly (P/N P.117) and improper installation of fire extinguisher bottles and flexible hoses may prevent effective fire suppression, leading to potential engine fire hazards.
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace nozzle jets without 0.25 inch diameter radial holes with P/N P.117e. Inspect and replace improper fire extinguisher bottles and flexible hoses per Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 196 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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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
de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes equipped with an engine fire extinguisher system.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Fire Extinguishing System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Extinguishing System Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 13, 1966 Citation Publish Date: 08/13/1966 Effective Date: 08/13/1966 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 66-20-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 13, 1966] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-273 AD NUMBER: 66-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 13, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-20-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-273, Part 39, Federal Register August 13, 1966. Applies to de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes Equipped With an Engine Fire Extinguisher System. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) Inspect the engine air intake fire extinguishing system nozzle assembly to determine that 0.25 inch diameter radial holes are present in nozzle jet, P/N P.117. Replace each nozzle jet without 0.25 inch diameter radial holes with jet, P/N P.117e, with 0.25 inch diameter radial holes. (b) Inspect the engine fire extinguishing system to determine that proper fire extinguisher bottle and flexible hoses from the fire extinguisher bottle to the firewall and from the firewall to the distributor are installed in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 196, Issue 1, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA- approved equivalent. Replace improper fire extinguisher bottles and flexible hoses. Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Technical News Sheet Dove (104) Series CT (104) No. 195, Issue 1, pertains to this subject.) This directive effective August 13, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Extinguishing System Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 13, 1966 Citation Publish Date: 08/13/1966 Effective Date: 08/13/1966 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 66-20-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 13, 1966] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-273 AD NUMBER: 66-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 13, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-20-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-273, Part 39, Federal Register August 13, 1966. Applies to de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes Equipped With an Engine Fire Extinguisher System. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) Inspect the engine air intake fire extinguishing system nozzle assembly to determine that 0.25 inch diameter radial holes are present in nozzle jet, P/N P.117. Replace each nozzle jet without 0.25 inch diameter radial holes with jet, P/N P.117e, with 0.25 inch diameter radial holes. (b) Inspect the engine fire extinguishing system to determine that proper fire extinguisher bottle and flexible hoses from the fire extinguisher bottle to the firewall and from the firewall to the distributor are installed in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 196, Issue 1, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA- approved equivalent. Replace improper fire extinguisher bottles and flexible hoses. Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Technical News Sheet Dove (104) Series CT (104) No. 195, Issue 1, pertains to this subject.) This directive effective August 13, 1966. FOOTER:
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