AD 77-02-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Narco | Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries | Airworthiness Directives; NARCO: Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries |
| appliance | Narco | Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries | Airworthiness Directives; NARCO: Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries |
Unsafe Condition
Battery corrosion results in battery lead breakage and failure of the ELT to operate.
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Required Actions
Within 90 days and each subsequent 90-day interval after the effective date, remove the control head, check for battery leakage and corrosion, verify secure battery leads, test ELT transmission, and replace batteries with those having a replacement date of November 1977 or later if corrosion is found.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 90 days and thereafter at each additional 90-day interval after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive
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Affected Aircraft
Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries with a battery replacement date prior to November 1977.
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-02-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-02-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NARCO: Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitte...Show more Subject: Batteries Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1977 Make: Narco Model: Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-02-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2818 AD NUMBER: 77-02-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NARCO: Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-02-08 NARCO: Amendment 39-2818. Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter batteries, with a battery replacement date prior to November 1977. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of battery corrosion which results in battery lead breakage and the resulting failure of the ELT to operate, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 90 days and thereafter, at each additional 90-day interval after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, accomplish the following: 1. Remove the control head from battery pack by removing four screws. 2. Check for battery leakage, which will appear as a white residue which normally occurs first around battery leads. 3. Check for corrosion at the battery terminals, printed circuit board and components. 4. Check for secure battery leads. 5. If no corrosion is found, determine ELT transmits properly in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 91-44 or 20-81, and reinstall in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Narco Owner's Manual or approved alternate installation procedures. 6. If corrosion is found, replace battery (Narco P/N 57674-0001) with one which has a replacement date of November 1977, or later. 7. The checks required by this Airworthiness Directive may be conducted by the pilot or aircraft owner. (Narco Service Bulletin ELT-10 No. 6, dated August 2, 1976, covers this same subject.) This amendment is effective February 1, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-02-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-02-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NARCO: Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitte...Show more Subject: Batteries Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1977 Make: Narco Model: Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries 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: 77-02-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2818 AD NUMBER: 77-02-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NARCO: Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-02-08 NARCO: Amendment 39-2818. Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter batteries, with a battery replacement date prior to November 1977. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of battery corrosion which results in battery lead breakage and the resulting failure of the ELT to operate, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 90 days and thereafter, at each additional 90-day interval after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, accomplish the following: 1. Remove the control head from battery pack by removing four screws. 2. Check for battery leakage, which will appear as a white residue which normally occurs first around battery leads. 3. Check for corrosion at the battery terminals, printed circuit board and components. 4. Check for secure battery leads. 5. If no corrosion is found, determine ELT transmits properly in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 91-44 or 20-81, and reinstall in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Narco Owner's Manual or approved alternate installation procedures. 6. If corrosion is found, replace battery (Narco P/N 57674-0001) with one which has a replacement date of November 1977, or later. 7. The checks required by this Airworthiness Directive may be conducted by the pilot or aircraft owner. (Narco Service Bulletin ELT-10 No. 6, dated August 2, 1976, covers this same subject.) This amendment is effective February 1, 1977. FOOTER:
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