AD 71-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the Dunlop compressed air bottles used in the emergency landing gear extension system and emergency braking system.
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Required Actions
Inspect air bottles (P/N AH.7360, AC.11038, AC.10685) in emergency systems. Replace assemblies with serviceable ones having bottles manufactured on or after January 1, 1959, if the existing bottles were made before that date. The date is etched on the collar.
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Compliance Time
on or before August 31, 1971
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2A, 2DA, 2X airplanes with emergency landing gear extension system air bottle assemblies (P/N AC.11768) or Modification 281 (Emergency Braking System) with air bottle assemblies (P/N ACM.16784).
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Federal Register Abstract
Dunlop Air Bottles
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes Subject: Dunlop Air Bottles Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1971 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1259 AD NUMBER: 71-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-13-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amdt. 39-1230 as amended by Amendment 39-1259. Applies to Model DH-114 "Heron" airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the Dunlop compressed air bottles used in the emergency landing gear extension system and emergency braking system, accomplish the following on or before August 31, 1971. (a) For all airplanes, inspect the air bottle (P/N AH.7360 or AC.11038) used in either of the emergency landing gear extension system air bottle assemblies (P/N AC.11768) located under the pilot's seat: If the air bottle was manufactured before January 1, 1959, replace the air bottle assembly with a serviceable assembly of the same part number which incorporates an air bottle (P/N AH.7360 or AC.11038) manufactured on or after January 1, 1959. The date of manufacture is etched on the collar of the bottle. (b) For airplanes which have incorporated Modification 281 (Emergency Braking System), inspect the air bottle (P/N AC.10685 or AC.11038) used in the emergency braking system air bottle assembly (P/N ACM.16784) located on the left forward face of the crew cabin sloping bulkhead. If the air bottle was manufactured before January 1, 1959, replace the air bottle assembly with a serviceable assembly of the same part number which incorporates an air bottle (P/N AC.10685 or AC.11038) manufactured on or after January 1, 1959. The date of manufacture is etched on the collar of the air bottle. (Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet, Series: Heron (114), No. S.6, Issue 2, covers this subject.) Amendment 39-1230 became effective July 30, 1971. This Amendment 39-1259 becomes effective July 31, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes Subject: Dunlop Air Bottles Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1971 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/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: 71-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1259 AD NUMBER: 71-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-13-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amdt. 39-1230 as amended by Amendment 39-1259. Applies to Model DH-114 "Heron" airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the Dunlop compressed air bottles used in the emergency landing gear extension system and emergency braking system, accomplish the following on or before August 31, 1971. (a) For all airplanes, inspect the air bottle (P/N AH.7360 or AC.11038) used in either of the emergency landing gear extension system air bottle assemblies (P/N AC.11768) located under the pilot's seat: If the air bottle was manufactured before January 1, 1959, replace the air bottle assembly with a serviceable assembly of the same part number which incorporates an air bottle (P/N AH.7360 or AC.11038) manufactured on or after January 1, 1959. The date of manufacture is etched on the collar of the bottle. (b) For airplanes which have incorporated Modification 281 (Emergency Braking System), inspect the air bottle (P/N AC.10685 or AC.11038) used in the emergency braking system air bottle assembly (P/N ACM.16784) located on the left forward face of the crew cabin sloping bulkhead. If the air bottle was manufactured before January 1, 1959, replace the air bottle assembly with a serviceable assembly of the same part number which incorporates an air bottle (P/N AC.10685 or AC.11038) manufactured on or after January 1, 1959. The date of manufacture is etched on the collar of the air bottle. (Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet, Series: Heron (114), No. S.6, Issue 2, covers this subject.) Amendment 39-1230 became effective July 30, 1971. This Amendment 39-1259 becomes effective July 31, 1971. FOOTER:
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