AD 77-14-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The possibility that a loss of generated electrical power would be undetected by the flight crew.
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Required Actions
Alter the electrical system to incorporate a bus bar low voltage sensing unit, a bus bar low voltage warning light, and an essential service switch; amend the Airplane Flight Manual's Normal and Emergency Procedures with specified electrical system operation information; and check the electrical distribution and generator system condition, repairing as necessary.
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Compliance Time
within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 'Dove' (Series 1A, 2A, 5A, etc.) and DH-114 'Heron' airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Electrical Power
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-14-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-14-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes Subject: Electrical Power Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/05/1977 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane | Small/Large 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: 77-14-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2952 AD NUMBER: 77-14-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-14-04 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD.: Amendment 39-2952. Applies to DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" airplanes. Compliance is required within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent the possibility that a loss of generated electrical power would be undetected by the flight crew, accomplish the following: (a) Alter the electrical system to incorporate a bus bar low voltage sensing unit, a bus bar low voltage warning light, and an essential service switch, designed and installed in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6 of Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., Technical News Sheet, Series: Heron (114), No. N. 6., Issue 3 (for DH-114 "Heron") and CT104, No. 227, Issue 3 (for DH-104 "Dove"), both dated July 3, 1972, as amended to November 20, 1972, or FAA-approved equivalent of either. (b) Amend the "Normal and Emergency Procedures", Part B, of the "Operating Procedures" section, Section II, of the applicable Airplane Flight Manual by adding the electrical system operation information contained in paragraphs 7 and 8 and Figure 1 of the applicable Technical News Sheet, referred to in paragraph (a) of this AD, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) Check the condition of the electrical distribution and generator system in accordance with paragraph 6 of the applicable Technical News Sheet, referred to in paragraph (a) of this AD, or an FAA-approved equivalent, and repair, as necessary. The checks required by this paragraph may be performed by persons authorized to perform preventive maintenance under FAR 43. This amendment becomes effective August 5, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-14-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-14-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes Subject: Electrical Power Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/05/1977 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane | Small/Large 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: 77-14-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2952 AD NUMBER: 77-14-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-14-04 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD.: Amendment 39-2952. Applies to DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" airplanes. Compliance is required within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent the possibility that a loss of generated electrical power would be undetected by the flight crew, accomplish the following: (a) Alter the electrical system to incorporate a bus bar low voltage sensing unit, a bus bar low voltage warning light, and an essential service switch, designed and installed in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6 of Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., Technical News Sheet, Series: Heron (114), No. N. 6., Issue 3 (for DH-114 "Heron") and CT104, No. 227, Issue 3 (for DH-104 "Dove"), both dated July 3, 1972, as amended to November 20, 1972, or FAA-approved equivalent of either. (b) Amend the "Normal and Emergency Procedures", Part B, of the "Operating Procedures" section, Section II, of the applicable Airplane Flight Manual by adding the electrical system operation information contained in paragraphs 7 and 8 and Figure 1 of the applicable Technical News Sheet, referred to in paragraph (a) of this AD, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) Check the condition of the electrical distribution and generator system in accordance with paragraph 6 of the applicable Technical News Sheet, referred to in paragraph (a) of this AD, or an FAA-approved equivalent, and repair, as necessary. The checks required by this paragraph may be performed by persons authorized to perform preventive maintenance under FAR 43. This amendment becomes effective August 5, 1977. FOOTER:
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