AD 74-20-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_74-20-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Make: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC Model: 690A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-20-12 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-20-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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