AD 71-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Air Cruisers Company | Life Rafts | Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Company Life Rafts: Applies to Air Cruisers Company Division of Garrett Corp. Life Raft Models 12D11751-7, 12D11751-8, and 18D23350-5 |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of pressure in the inflation bottles on the rafts due to corrosion in the O-ring areas of the inflation valve assembly.
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Required Actions
Perform a pressure check of the cylinder and valve assembly within 100 hours in service after the effective date. If pressure is below specified levels (2600 psig or 2000 psig at 70°F), disassemble the inflation valve assembly, inspect for corrosion, and either replace O-rings per Service Bulletin 111-70-1, strip/alodine the valve body and replace O-rings, or replace the valve with P/N 24D29261-2 modified per the bulletin. Repeat inspections at intervals specified based on findings.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, but not later than 100 hours in service since the last pressure check of the cylinder and valve assembly
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Affected Aircraft
Air Cruisers Company Division of Garrett Corp. Life Raft Models 12D11751-7, 12D11751-8, and 18D23350-5
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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