AD 74-20-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Commander Aircraft Division, Rockwell International Model 690A Series Airplanes

AD Number
74-20-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 690A Airworthiness Directives; Commander Aircraft Division, Rockwell International Model 690A Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the cutout around the openable pilot's and co-pilot's side windows could result in structural failure of the window assembly.

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Required Actions

Before first flight each day after the effective date, check the cutout for cracks. If cracks are found, replace openable side windows with non-openable P/N 360012-501 before further flight (except unpressurized flights to a base for repair). Within 50 hours' time in service, replace all openable side windows with P/N 360012-501 per Service Bulletin 143 or approved method.

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Compliance Time

Before first flight each day after the effective date; within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Commander Aircraft Division, Rockwell International Model 690A series airplanes, serial numbers 11100 through 11197.

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Federal Register Abstract

Pilot and Co-pilot Side Windows

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AD Number:
74-20-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Commander Aircraft Division, Rockwell International Model 690A Series Airplanes
Subject:
Pilot and Co-pilot Side Windows
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/04/1974
Make:
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
Model:
690A
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 74-20-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1979

AD NUMBER:   74-20-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Commander Aircraft Division, Rockwell International Model 690A Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 4, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-20-12 COMMANDER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL: Amendment 39-1979. Applies to Rockwell Model 690A series airplanes, S/N 11100 through 11197.

Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.

1. Before the first flight of each day after the effective date of this A.D., check the cutout around the openable pilot's and co-pilot's side windows for cracks.

2. If cracks are found in either side window, replace the openable side window with a non-openable side window, P/N 360012-501, before further flight, except flight with cabin unpressurized may be made in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished.

3. Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless already accomplished, replace all openable side windows, with a non-openable side window, P/N 360012-501, in accordance with Rockwell Service Bulletin 143 dated September 10, 1974, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment becomes effective October 4, 1974.

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AD Number:
74-20-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Commander Aircraft Division, Rockwell International Model 690A Series Airplanes
Subject:
Pilot and Co-pilot Side Windows
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/04/1974
Make:
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
Model:
690A
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small 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: 74-20-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1979

AD NUMBER:   74-20-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Commander Aircraft Division, Rockwell International Model 690A Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 4, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-20-12 COMMANDER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL: Amendment 39-1979. Applies to Rockwell Model 690A series airplanes, S/N 11100 through 11197.

Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.

1. Before the first flight of each day after the effective date of this A.D., check the cutout around the openable pilot's and co-pilot's side windows for cracks.

2. If cracks are found in either side window, replace the openable side window with a non-openable side window, P/N 360012-501, before further flight, except flight with cabin unpressurized may be made in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished.

3. Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless already accomplished, replace all openable side windows, with a non-openable side window, P/N 360012-501, in accordance with Rockwell Service Bulletin 143 dated September 10, 1974, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment becomes effective October 4, 1974.

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