AD 78-14-09

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Airworthiness Directives; PYROTECTOR, INC.: Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, and -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, and -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, and -6B; 30-207-7, and -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B Radiation Sensing Type Fire Detectors

AD Number
78-14-09
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Effective Date
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appliance
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pyrotector, Inc. Fire Detectors Airworthiness Directives; PYROTECTOR, INC.: Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, and -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, and -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, and -6B; 30-207-7, and -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B Radiation Sensing Type Fire Detectors
appliance Pyrotector, Inc. Fire Detectors Airworthiness Directives; PYROTECTOR, INC.: Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, and -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, and -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, and -6B; 30-207-7, and -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B Radiation Sensing Type Fire Detectors

Unsafe Condition

Fire detectors may have undetected open main power lines, which could prevent detection of a fire.

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Required Actions

Check the fire detection system by August 15, 1978, and every 100 hours time in service thereafter per Chloride Pyrotector Advisory Bulletin No. PY78-1. Replace faulty detectors with FAA approved replacements meeting certification requirements.

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Compliance Time

by August 15, 1978, and every 100 hours time in service thereafter

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Affected Aircraft

Pyrotector, Inc. Radiation Sensing Type Fire Detectors with P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, -6B; 30-207-7, -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fire Detectors

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AD Number:
78-14-09
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; PYROTECTOR, INC.: Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A,...Show more
Subject:
Fire Detectors
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/08/1978
Make:
Pyrotector, Inc.
Model:
Fire Detectors
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: 78-14-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3262

AD NUMBER:   78-14-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; PYROTECTOR, INC.: Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, and -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, and -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, and -6B; 30-207-7, and -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B Radiation Sensing Type Fire Detectors


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 8, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-14-09 PYROTECTOR, INC.: Amendment 39-3262. Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, and -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, and -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, and -6B; 30-207-7, and -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B radiation sensing type fire detectors.

Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent operation of aircraft with fire detectors possibly having undetected open main power lines, accomplish the following:

1. Check the fire detection system by August 15, 1978, and every 100 hours time in service thereafter, in accordance with Chloride Pyrotector Advisory Bulletin No. PY78-1, Revision 1, dated April 7, 1978, or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, New England Region.

NOTE: The pilot/operator may perform the required checks.

NOTE: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the aircraft's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173.

2. Replace faulty detectors with FAA approved replacement detectors. Replacement detectors must be determined to be in compliance with the certification requirements of the aircraft and approved by the FAA for installation on the model aircraft.

The manufacturer's advisory bulletin identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Chloride Pyrotector, 333 Lincoln Street, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043. These documents may also be examined at FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at FAA, New England Region Headquarters, Burlington, Massachusetts.

This amendment becomes effective August 8, 1978.

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AD Number:
78-14-09
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; PYROTECTOR, INC.: Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A,...Show more
Subject:
Fire Detectors
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/08/1978
Make:
Pyrotector, Inc.
Model:
Fire Detectors
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: 78-14-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3262

AD NUMBER:   78-14-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; PYROTECTOR, INC.: Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, and -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, and -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, and -6B; 30-207-7, and -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B Radiation Sensing Type Fire Detectors


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 8, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-14-09 PYROTECTOR, INC.: Amendment 39-3262. Applies to P/Ns 30-207-2, -2A, and -2B; 30-207-3, -3A, and -3B; 30-207-4, -4A, and -4B; 30-207-6, -6A, and -6B; 30-207-7, and -7A; 30-207-8; 30-207-10; 30-207-19; 30-207-20A; 30-215, 30-215-4, and -4B radiation sensing type fire detectors.

Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent operation of aircraft with fire detectors possibly having undetected open main power lines, accomplish the following:

1. Check the fire detection system by August 15, 1978, and every 100 hours time in service thereafter, in accordance with Chloride Pyrotector Advisory Bulletin No. PY78-1, Revision 1, dated April 7, 1978, or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, New England Region.

NOTE: The pilot/operator may perform the required checks.

NOTE: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the aircraft's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173.

2. Replace faulty detectors with FAA approved replacement detectors. Replacement detectors must be determined to be in compliance with the certification requirements of the aircraft and approved by the FAA for installation on the model aircraft.

The manufacturer's advisory bulletin identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Chloride Pyrotector, 333 Lincoln Street, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043. These documents may also be examined at FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at FAA, New England Region Headquarters, Burlington, Massachusetts.

This amendment becomes effective August 8, 1978.

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