AD 73-01-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Air Cruisers Company | Life Jackets | Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Co: Applies to all Model AD-8 Life Jackets |
| appliance | Air Cruisers Company | Life Jackets | Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Co: Applies to all Model AD-8 Life Jackets |
Unsafe Condition
Defective inflator manifold stem assemblies may cause air chamber deflation.
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Required Actions
Accomplish alteration of the life jackets in accordance with Air Cruisers Co. Service Bulletin No. 112-72-1 or an approved equivalent method.
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Compliance Time
within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Air Cruisers Co. Model AD-8 life jackets manufactured on or before 15 October 1971
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Federal Register Abstract
Life Jackets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Co: Applies to all Model AD-8 Life Jackets Subject: Life Jackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/17/1973 Make: Air Cruisers Company Model: Life Jackets Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1580 AD NUMBER: 73-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Co: Applies to all Model AD-8 Life Jackets ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 17, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-01-03 AIR CRUISERS CO: Amendment 39-1580. Applies to all Model AD-8 life jackets manufactured on or before 15 October 1971. Compliance required within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude air chamber deflation from defective inflator manifold stem assemblies, accomplish alteration of the aforementioned life jackets in accordance with either: a. Air Cruisers Co. Service Bulletin No. 112-72-1, dated 6 March 1972; or b. Any other method approved as equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. Upon request submitted through a maintenance inspector, accompanied by substantiating data, the compliance time specified in the AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective January 17, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Co: Applies to all Model AD-8 Life Jackets Subject: Life Jackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/17/1973 Make: Air Cruisers Company Model: Life Jackets Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1580 AD NUMBER: 73-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Co: Applies to all Model AD-8 Life Jackets ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 17, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-01-03 AIR CRUISERS CO: Amendment 39-1580. Applies to all Model AD-8 life jackets manufactured on or before 15 October 1971. Compliance required within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude air chamber deflation from defective inflator manifold stem assemblies, accomplish alteration of the aforementioned life jackets in accordance with either: a. Air Cruisers Co. Service Bulletin No. 112-72-1, dated 6 March 1972; or b. Any other method approved as equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. Upon request submitted through a maintenance inspector, accompanied by substantiating data, the compliance time specified in the AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective January 17, 1973. FOOTER:
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