AD 74-24-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Chromalloy | Rescue Locator Beacons | Airworthiness Directives; CHROMALLOY: Applies to Chromalloy Model RLB-6 Series Rescue Locator Beacons Incorporating Battery Packs |
Unsafe Condition
Chromalloy Model RLB-6 Series Rescue Locator Beacons incorporating battery packs, P/N A3-01-0175, have an unsafe condition due to potential failure of the battery packs, which could result in loss of beacon functionality during emergency situations.
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Required Actions
Remove from service all affected beacons or their battery packs by December 2, 1974. Replace battery packs with P/N P4-01-0044 marked for AD compliance or replace affected beacons with FAA-approved replacements. Alternatively, install an FAA-approved portable emergency locator transmitter accessible to the flight crew until compliance is achieved.
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Compliance Time
On or before December 2, 1974
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Affected Aircraft
Chromalloy Model RLB-6 Series Rescue Locator Beacons incorporating battery packs P/N A3-01-0175, installed in emergency equipment such as slide-raft combinations and life rafts.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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