AD 73-12-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) | Viscount 810 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Series 810 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rubber seal sleeves P/N FRS.-F-Series 1 in the power plant fire extinguisher system pipe connector assembly could result in a possible restriction in the fire extinguisher pipe.
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Required Actions
Replace the rubber seal sleeves P/N FRS.-F-Series 1 in the power plant fire extinguisher system with seal sleeves of the same part number within the next 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. Subsequent replacements must occur at intervals not exceeding 5 years from the last replacement.
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Compliance Time
within the next 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within 5 years prior to the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 years from the last replacement
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Affected Aircraft
Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Viscount 810 airplanes (Series 810)
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Federal Register Abstract
Power Plant Fire Extinguisher
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-12-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-12-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Series 810 Airplanes Subject: Power Plant Fire Extinguisher Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/06/1973 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-12-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1661 AD NUMBER: 73-12-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Series 810 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 6, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-12-12 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-1661. Applies to Viscount Series 810 airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent a possible restriction in a power plant fire extinguisher pipe accomplish the following: Within the next 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within 5 years prior to the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 years from the last replacement, replace the rubber seal sleeves P/N FRS.-F-Series 1, installed in the power plant fire extinguisher system in the pipe connector assembly located at the engine fire-proof bulkhead, with seal sleeves of the same part number. (BAC Alert Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 149, Issue 1, dated July 30, 1971, covers this same subject). This Amendment becomes effective July 6, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-12-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-12-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Series 810 Airplanes Subject: Power Plant Fire Extinguisher Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/06/1973 Make: Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft Limited) Model: Viscount 810 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: 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: 73-12-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1661 AD NUMBER: 73-12-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Series 810 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 6, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-12-12 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-1661. Applies to Viscount Series 810 airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent a possible restriction in a power plant fire extinguisher pipe accomplish the following: Within the next 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within 5 years prior to the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5 years from the last replacement, replace the rubber seal sleeves P/N FRS.-F-Series 1, installed in the power plant fire extinguisher system in the pipe connector assembly located at the engine fire-proof bulkhead, with seal sleeves of the same part number. (BAC Alert Preliminary Technical Leaflet No. 149, Issue 1, dated July 30, 1971, covers this same subject). This Amendment becomes effective July 6, 1973. FOOTER:
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