AD 76-23-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Model 114 Airplanes

AD Number
76-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Commander Aircraft Corporation 114 Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Model 114 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the forward cabin vent valve and air ducts could result in inadequate ventilation and potential overheating in the cabin.

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Required Actions

Modify the forward cabin vent valve and air ducts per Rockwell SB-114-6 or an approved equivalent method. Until modified, keep vent valves and cabin heat/vent knobs in full open position during climb except during taxi, cruise, or glide.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Rockwell Model 114, serial numbers 14089 through 14113, 14115 through 14122, 14125 through 14131, 14134 through 14149, 14152 through 14154, and 14156 through 14158.

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Federal Register Abstract

Cabin Vents and Air Ducts

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AD Number:
76-23-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Model 114 Airplanes
Subject:
Cabin Vents and Air Ducts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/26/1976
Make:
Commander Aircraft Corporation
Model:
114
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 76-23-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2770

AD NUMBER:   76-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Model 114 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 26, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-23-02 ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-2770. Applies to Model 114, S/N's 14089 through 14113, 14115 through 14122, 14125 through 14131, 14134 through 14149, 14152 through 14154, and 14156 through 14158.

Compliance required as indicated after receipt of this AD.

1. Within 10 hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the forward cabin vent valve and air ducts in accordance with Rockwell Service Bulletin No. SB-114-6 dated November 1, 1976, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas.

2. Until compliance with paragraph 1 above is accomplished, the following operating procedure is required:

While climbing, the two vent valves located near the floor, below and outboard of the front seat passenger's leg must be in the full open position (allowing hot or cold air to pass from the duct into the passenger compartment). Also the cabin heat and/or the cabin vent knobs located on the lower instrument panel just to the right of the center console must be in the full open position (pulled out to stop).

Operation in taxi, cruise, or glide is exempt from these restrictions.

This amendment is effective November 26, 1976, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the letter dated November 5, 1976, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
76-23-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Model 114 Airplanes
Subject:
Cabin Vents and Air Ducts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/26/1976
Make:
Commander Aircraft Corporation
Model:
114
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: 76-23-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2770

AD NUMBER:   76-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Model 114 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 26, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-23-02 ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-2770. Applies to Model 114, S/N's 14089 through 14113, 14115 through 14122, 14125 through 14131, 14134 through 14149, 14152 through 14154, and 14156 through 14158.

Compliance required as indicated after receipt of this AD.

1. Within 10 hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the forward cabin vent valve and air ducts in accordance with Rockwell Service Bulletin No. SB-114-6 dated November 1, 1976, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas.

2. Until compliance with paragraph 1 above is accomplished, the following operating procedure is required:

While climbing, the two vent valves located near the floor, below and outboard of the front seat passenger's leg must be in the full open position (allowing hot or cold air to pass from the duct into the passenger compartment). Also the cabin heat and/or the cabin vent knobs located on the lower instrument panel just to the right of the center console must be in the full open position (pulled out to stop).

Operation in taxi, cruise, or glide is exempt from these restrictions.

This amendment is effective November 26, 1976, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the letter dated November 5, 1976, which contained this amendment.

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