AD 78-14-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_78-14-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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Date: 08/08/1978 Make: Pyrotector, Inc. Model: Fire Detectors Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-14-09 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-14-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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