AD 73-26-10

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Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes

AD Number
73-26-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft D & R Nevada LLC 22 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes
aircraft D & R Nevada LLC 22M Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes
aircraft D & R Nevada LLC 30A Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Partial or total loss of generator power due to electric freon pack compressor motor failure.

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Required Actions

Replace freon pack fuses with LPN 110 fuses for Model 22 airplanes within 50 hours' time in service. Modify freon pack compressor motor protectors per specified service bulletins for Models 22, 22M, and 30A within 300 hours' time in service. Equivalent installations may be approved by FAA upon submission of data.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (for Model 22) and within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date (for Models 22, 22M, and 30A).

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Affected Aircraft

GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A airplanes with Hamilton Standard Electric Freon Packs Part Numbers 574056, 573970 (Model 22), 573971 (Model 22M), or 574057 (Model 30A).

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Federal Register Abstract

Freon Pack Fuses

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AD Number:
73-26-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes
Subject:
Freon Pack Fuses
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/01/1974
Make:
D & R Nevada LLC
Model:
22 | 22M | 30A
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 73-26-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1765

AD NUMBER:   73-26-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 1, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
73-26-10 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amdt. 39-1765. Applies to all Models 22, 22M, and 30A airplanes certificated in all categories incorporating Hamilton Standard Electric Freon Packs Part Numbers 574056 or 573970 (Model 22), P/N 573971 (Model 22M), P/N 574057 (Model 30A).

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent partial or total loss of generator power due to electric freon pack compressor motor failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Model 22 airplanes.

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the freon pack fuses with LPN 110 fuses, per paragraph 2B., Accomplishment Instructions, General Dynamics Service Bulletin 880 S.B. No. 24-56, dated November 21, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions. Airplanes with existing fuses rated at 110 amperes or less need not accomplish the foregoing installation.

(b) Models 22, 22M and 30A airplanes.

Within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the freon pack compressor motor protectors, P/N 573667, per paragraph 2A., Accomplishment Instructions General Dynamics Service Bulletins 880 S.B. No. 24-56, dated November 21, 1973 (for Model 22), 880M S.B. No. 24-15, dated November 21, 1973 (for Model 22M), and 990 S.B. No. 24-16, dated November 21, 1973, (for Model 30A), or later FAA- approved revisions to the bulletins.

(c) Equivalent installations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiating data.

(d) Airplanes may be operated to a maintenance base under special flight permits per Sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for the purpose of accomplishing this AD.

This amendment becomes effective February 1, 1974.

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AD Number:
73-26-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes
Subject:
Freon Pack Fuses
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/01/1974
Make:
D & R Nevada LLC
Model:
22 | 22M | 30A
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: 73-26-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1765

AD NUMBER:   73-26-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22, 22M, and 30A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 1, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
73-26-10 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amdt. 39-1765. Applies to all Models 22, 22M, and 30A airplanes certificated in all categories incorporating Hamilton Standard Electric Freon Packs Part Numbers 574056 or 573970 (Model 22), P/N 573971 (Model 22M), P/N 574057 (Model 30A).

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent partial or total loss of generator power due to electric freon pack compressor motor failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Model 22 airplanes.

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the freon pack fuses with LPN 110 fuses, per paragraph 2B., Accomplishment Instructions, General Dynamics Service Bulletin 880 S.B. No. 24-56, dated November 21, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions. Airplanes with existing fuses rated at 110 amperes or less need not accomplish the foregoing installation.

(b) Models 22, 22M and 30A airplanes.

Within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the freon pack compressor motor protectors, P/N 573667, per paragraph 2A., Accomplishment Instructions General Dynamics Service Bulletins 880 S.B. No. 24-56, dated November 21, 1973 (for Model 22), 880M S.B. No. 24-15, dated November 21, 1973 (for Model 22M), and 990 S.B. No. 24-16, dated November 21, 1973, (for Model 30A), or later FAA- approved revisions to the bulletins.

(c) Equivalent installations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiating data.

(d) Airplanes may be operated to a maintenance base under special flight permits per Sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for the purpose of accomplishing this AD.

This amendment becomes effective February 1, 1974.

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