AD 74-19-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pathfinder Corporation | Emergency Locator Transmitters | Airworthiness Directives; PATHFINDER CORPORATION: Applies to Pathfinder Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion may jam the cylindrical G force sensor plunger or cause inadvertent transmission of an emergency signal.
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Required Actions
Inspect the ELT for corrosion, particularly in the G force sensor plunger area by removing the top dome assembly. Manually check plunger movement and test transmission. Repair or replace units with corrosion, jamming, or improper transmission before next flight, except under ferry flight provisions.
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Compliance Time
within the next 60 days, and thereafter at each additional 60 days interval
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Affected Aircraft
Pathfinder Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters; all models.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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