AD 68-06-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 30A | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS (CONVAIR) Model 30A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The seat support structure at fuselage station 1344 (row 28) may fail due to insufficient strength, posing a risk of passenger injury during normal seating loads.
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Required Actions
Install a placard on each of the three right-hand row seats at fuselage station 1344 stating 'Do Not Occupy'. The placard may be removed after incorporating an approved modification strengthening the seat support structure.
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Compliance Time
Upon arrival at the next stop
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Affected Aircraft
General Dynamics (Convair) Model 30A airplanes incorporating Supplemental Type Certificate SA414EA-D
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Federal Register Abstract
Seat Support Structure
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS (CONVAIR) Model 30A Airplanes Subject: Seat Support Structure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/22/1968 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 30A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-564 AD NUMBER: 68-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS (CONVAIR) Model 30A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 22, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-06-02 GENERAL DYNAMICS (CONVAIR): Amendment 39-564. Applies to General Dynamics (Convair) Type 30A incorporating Supplemental Type Certificate SA414EA- D. Compliance required as indicated: (a) Upon arrival at the next stop, install a placard on each of the three right hand row seats at fuselage station 1344 (row 28 on American Airlines' Drawing No. FCA-2047 Rev. D) stating, "Do Not Occupy". (b) The placard required by part (a) may be removed by incorporating an approved modification strengthening the seat support structure approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective March 22, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS (CONVAIR) Model 30A Airplanes Subject: Seat Support Structure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/22/1968 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 30A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 68-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-564 AD NUMBER: 68-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS (CONVAIR) Model 30A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 22, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-06-02 GENERAL DYNAMICS (CONVAIR): Amendment 39-564. Applies to General Dynamics (Convair) Type 30A incorporating Supplemental Type Certificate SA414EA- D. Compliance required as indicated: (a) Upon arrival at the next stop, install a placard on each of the three right hand row seats at fuselage station 1344 (row 28 on American Airlines' Drawing No. FCA-2047 Rev. D) stating, "Do Not Occupy". (b) The placard required by part (a) may be removed by incorporating an approved modification strengthening the seat support structure approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective March 22, 1968. FOOTER:
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