AD 78-22-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Airplanes

AD Number
78-22-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 340 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Airplanes
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 440 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure to release the operator's hand after removal of the emergency exit window due to inadequate interior trim panel design.

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Required Actions

Remove the emergency exit interior trim panel Magee Plastics Company P/N 9675-WPE and install replacement P/N 9675-WPE-1 or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch/FAA, Eastern Region within 10 hours in service after the effective date. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 for operation to a base for modifications.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive

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Affected Aircraft

GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 airplanes, including those modified for turbopropeller power under STC SA1096WE and SA4-1100, and modified with interiors per STC SA896EA.

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Federal Register Abstract

Emergency Exit Window

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AD Number:
78-22-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Airplanes
Subject:
Emergency Exit Window
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/01/1978
Make:
Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
Model:
340 | 440
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 78-22-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3326

AD NUMBER:   78-22-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 1, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   78-22-04 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amendment 39-3326. Applies to Models 340 and 440 airplanes, including those modified for turbopropeller power in accordance with STC SA1096WE and SA4-1100, which have been modified to incorporate interiors in accordance with STC SA896EA, certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated.

To assure release of the operator's hand after removal of the emergency exit window, accomplish the following:

a. Within the next 10 hours in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless previously accomplished, remove the emergency exit interior trim panel Magee Plastics Company P/N 9675-WPE. If a replacement trim panel is installed, it must be P/N 9675- WPE-1 or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch/FAA, Eastern Region.

b. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to authorize operation of the aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD.

NOTE: Magee Plastics Company Service letter dated August 11, 1978, entitled "Magee Mashell Interior Kit for the Convair Part Number 96123-STC SA896EA" pertains to this subject.

This amendment is effective November 1, 1978.

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AD Number:
78-22-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Airplanes
Subject:
Emergency Exit Window
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/01/1978
Make:
Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
Model:
340 | 440
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
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: 78-22-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3326

AD NUMBER:   78-22-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 1, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   78-22-04 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amendment 39-3326. Applies to Models 340 and 440 airplanes, including those modified for turbopropeller power in accordance with STC SA1096WE and SA4-1100, which have been modified to incorporate interiors in accordance with STC SA896EA, certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated.

To assure release of the operator's hand after removal of the emergency exit window, accomplish the following:

a. Within the next 10 hours in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless previously accomplished, remove the emergency exit interior trim panel Magee Plastics Company P/N 9675-WPE. If a replacement trim panel is installed, it must be P/N 9675- WPE-1 or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch/FAA, Eastern Region.

b. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to authorize operation of the aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD.

NOTE: Magee Plastics Company Service letter dated August 11, 1978, entitled "Magee Mashell Interior Kit for the Convair Part Number 96123-STC SA896EA" pertains to this subject.

This amendment is effective November 1, 1978.

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