AD 72-07-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the air bottles, P/N B.2994, used in the two main air reservoir assemblies, P/N C.51626, of the pneumatic system.
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Required Actions
Replace the main air reservoir assemblies, P/N C.51626, with serviceable assemblies, P/N SAS.388-001, containing air bottles P/N BAT.205-001.
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Compliance Time
on or before September 1, 1972
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" airplanes including D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA, and D.H.114 Heron Series 2X models.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Air Reservoir Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" Airplanes Subject: Main Air Reservoir Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/01/1972 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Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1486 AD NUMBER: 72-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 1, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-07-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD.: Amdt. 39-1408 as amended by Amendment 39-1486. Applies to Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" airplanes. Compliance is required on or before September 1, 1972. To prevent possible failure of the air bottles, P/N B.2994, used in the two main air reservoir assemblies, P/N C.51626, of the pneumatic system, replace the main air reservoir assemblies, P/N C.51626, located in the fuselage nose with serviceable assemblies, P/N SAS.388- 001, containing air bottles P/N BAT.205-001. (Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet, Series: Heron (114) No. S.7., Issues 1 and 2, dated June 21, 1971, and September 28, 1971, respectively, cover this same subject.) Amendment 39-1408 became effective April 15, 1972. This amendment 39-1486 is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegram dated May 31, 1972, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" Airplanes Subject: Main Air Reservoir Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/01/1972 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: 72-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1486 AD NUMBER: 72-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 1, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-07-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD.: Amdt. 39-1408 as amended by Amendment 39-1486. Applies to Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Series 2 "Heron" airplanes. Compliance is required on or before September 1, 1972. To prevent possible failure of the air bottles, P/N B.2994, used in the two main air reservoir assemblies, P/N C.51626, of the pneumatic system, replace the main air reservoir assemblies, P/N C.51626, located in the fuselage nose with serviceable assemblies, P/N SAS.388- 001, containing air bottles P/N BAT.205-001. (Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet, Series: Heron (114) No. S.7., Issues 1 and 2, dated June 21, 1971, and September 28, 1971, respectively, cover this same subject.) Amendment 39-1408 became effective April 15, 1972. This amendment 39-1486 is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegram dated May 31, 1972, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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