AD 73-11-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | International Inflatables Company | Regulator | Airworthiness Directives; INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Applies to Aircraft Incorporating International Inflatables Company Regulator, P/N 70003 |
| appliance | International Inflatables Company | Regulator | Airworthiness Directives; INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Applies to Aircraft Incorporating International Inflatables Company Regulator, P/N 70003 |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion in International Inflatables Company regulator P/N 70003 could lead to failure of the passenger evacuation slide system.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the regulator for corrosion inside and outside at intervals not exceeding 120 days. Replace any corroded regulator before further flight with a corrosion-free or FAA-approved regulator. Submit written reports of corroded regulators to the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 60 days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 120 days from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
International Inflatables Company Regulator P/N 70003 installed on various aircraft including BAC 1-11, B-707, B-727, DC-8, DC-9, and L-188 models.
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Federal Register Abstract
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Applies to Aircraft Incorporating Int...Show more Subject: Regulator Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/22/1973 Make: International Inflatables Company Model: Regulator Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-11-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1642 AD NUMBER: 73-11-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Applies to Aircraft Incorporating International Inflatables Company Regulator, P/N 70003 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 22, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-03 INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Amdt. 39-1642. Applies to aircraft incorporating International Inflatables Company regulator, P/N 70003. NOTE: This regulator has been FAA-approved as a replacement for International Inflatables regulator P/N 68240, the subject of AD 71-14-03. Both regulators are used on various International Inflatables passenger evacuation slides, installed in but not limited to, BAC 1-11, B-707, B-727, DC-8, DC-9, and L-188 aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To determine the presence of corrosion in regulator P/N 70003, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 60 days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 120 days from the last inspection, visually inspect the International Inflatables Company regulator P/N 70003 for any evidence of corrosion both inside and outside of the regulator assembly, or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. If there is any evidence of corrosion, replace the regulator prior to further flight with a previously inspected (per this AD) and corrosion-free regulator or an FAA-approved regulator. Do not return to service any regulator exhibiting evidence of corrosion. (b) After the effective date of this AD, and prior to the installation of an International Inflatables Company regulator P/N 70003 in any aircraft, inspect that regulator per (a), above. (c) Submit a written report of the inspection results of each corroded regulator to the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region, P.O. Box 92007, World Way Postal Center, Los Angeles, California, 90009. The report should include: serial number, date of manufacture, time in service, shelf time, date of last overhaul or inspection, and description of the corrosion. Inspection reports of regulators that are not corroded are not required. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R-174) This amendment becomes effective June 22, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Applies to Aircraft Incorporating Int...Show more Subject: Regulator Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/22/1973 Make: International Inflatables Company Model: Regulator 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: 73-11-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1642 AD NUMBER: 73-11-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Applies to Aircraft Incorporating International Inflatables Company Regulator, P/N 70003 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 22, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-03 INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Amdt. 39-1642. Applies to aircraft incorporating International Inflatables Company regulator, P/N 70003. NOTE: This regulator has been FAA-approved as a replacement for International Inflatables regulator P/N 68240, the subject of AD 71-14-03. Both regulators are used on various International Inflatables passenger evacuation slides, installed in but not limited to, BAC 1-11, B-707, B-727, DC-8, DC-9, and L-188 aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To determine the presence of corrosion in regulator P/N 70003, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 60 days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 120 days from the last inspection, visually inspect the International Inflatables Company regulator P/N 70003 for any evidence of corrosion both inside and outside of the regulator assembly, or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. If there is any evidence of corrosion, replace the regulator prior to further flight with a previously inspected (per this AD) and corrosion-free regulator or an FAA-approved regulator. Do not return to service any regulator exhibiting evidence of corrosion. (b) After the effective date of this AD, and prior to the installation of an International Inflatables Company regulator P/N 70003 in any aircraft, inspect that regulator per (a), above. (c) Submit a written report of the inspection results of each corroded regulator to the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region, P.O. Box 92007, World Way Postal Center, Los Angeles, California, 90009. The report should include: serial number, date of manufacture, time in service, shelf time, date of last overhaul or inspection, and description of the corrosion. Inspection reports of regulators that are not corroded are not required. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R-174) This amendment becomes effective June 22, 1973. FOOTER:
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