AD 74-22-03

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Airworthiness Directives; PAN AVION: Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81 through 716

AD Number
74-22-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
Unknown
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This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pan Avion Company Life Rafts Airworthiness Directives; PAN AVION: Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81 through 716
appliance Pan Avion Company Life Rafts Airworthiness Directives; PAN AVION: Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81 through 716

Unsafe Condition

Loss of pressure in the inflation system on the rafts due to issues with the gas regulator assembly, P/N 11402-11, and gas bottle.

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Required Actions

Perform a pressure check of the gas regulator assembly and gas bottle within 2 months after the effective date. If pressure is below 2750 psig at 70°F (or equivalent), comply with modification in paragraph (c). If pressure exceeds 2750 psig, comply with paragraph (c) within 30 days. Modification must follow Pan Avion Service Department Bulletin No. 26-74 or FAA-approved equivalent.

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Compliance Time

Within 2 months time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts, Serial Numbers 81 through 716

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Federal Register Abstract

Life Rafts

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AD Number:
74-22-03
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; PAN AVION: Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81...Show more
Subject:
Life Rafts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/01/1974
Make:
Pan Avion Company
Model:
Life Rafts
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-22-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1996

AD NUMBER:   74-22-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; PAN AVION: Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81 through 716

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 1, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-22-03 PAN AVION: Amendment 39-1996. Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81 through 716.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent loss of pressure in the inflation system on the rafts, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 2 months time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless the modification described in paragraph (c) below has been accomplished, perform a pressure check of the gas regulator assembly, P/N 11402-11, and gas bottle.

(1) When pressure measures less than 2750 psig at 70 degrees F, or an equivalent pressure at other temperatures, before return to service, comply with paragraph (c).

(2) When pressure measures more than 2750 psig at 70 degrees F, or an equivalent pressure at other temperatures, within the next 30 days, comply with paragraph (c).

(b) Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, may adjust the inspection and/or modification times specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for the operator.

(c) Modify the inflation system in accordance with paragraph 4 of Pan Avion Service Department Bulletin No. 26-74 dated March 25, 1974 or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.

This amendment becomes effective November 1, 1974.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; PAN AVION: Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81...Show more
Subject:
Life Rafts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/01/1974
Make:
Pan Avion Company
Model:
Life Rafts
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-22-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1996

AD NUMBER:   74-22-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; PAN AVION: Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81 through 716

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 1, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-22-03 PAN AVION: Amendment 39-1996. Applies to Pan Avion Model C-30A Life Rafts Serial Numbers 81 through 716.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent loss of pressure in the inflation system on the rafts, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 2 months time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless the modification described in paragraph (c) below has been accomplished, perform a pressure check of the gas regulator assembly, P/N 11402-11, and gas bottle.

(1) When pressure measures less than 2750 psig at 70 degrees F, or an equivalent pressure at other temperatures, before return to service, comply with paragraph (c).

(2) When pressure measures more than 2750 psig at 70 degrees F, or an equivalent pressure at other temperatures, within the next 30 days, comply with paragraph (c).

(b) Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, may adjust the inspection and/or modification times specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for the operator.

(c) Modify the inflation system in accordance with paragraph 4 of Pan Avion Service Department Bulletin No. 26-74 dated March 25, 1974 or later FAA approved revision, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.

This amendment becomes effective November 1, 1974.

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