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Airworthiness Directives; NARCO: Applies to all Narco Model ELT-10 77 Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries

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77-02-08
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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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02/01/1977
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Narco
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Emergency Locator Transmitter Batteries
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Part 39
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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-02-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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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.

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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.

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