AD 67-02-03

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Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 340 Airplanes

AD Number
67-02-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 340 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 340 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inflight openings of the rear service door on Model 340 aircraft, including an incident resulting in a fatal accident to a crewmember, due to improper latching or latch disengagement.

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Required Actions

Install placards indicating door handle positions and cockpit inspection requirements, revise the Airplane Flight Manual with inspection and emergency procedures, add inspection holes and lights for door latches, install microswitches and proximity switches on door latches, install an irreversible clutch mechanism, and install a rear service door forward hinge as specified in service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Compliance required as indicated in the AD: (a) within 25 hours' time in service after December 18, 1962; (b) within 50 hours' time in service after May 8, 1963; (c) within 1,000 hours' time in service after December 18, 1962; (d) within 1,000 hours' time in service after December 18, 1962; (e) within 7,000 hours' time in service after January 28, 1967.

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Affected Aircraft

General Dynamics Model 340 airplanes not modified with Convair Service Bulletin 340-174A or equivalent approved by FAA Western Region.

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