AD 74-22-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_74-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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Date: 11/01/1974 Make: Pan Avion Company Model: Life Rafts Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-22-03 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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