AD 78-22-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_78-22-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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 Model: 340 | 440 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-22-04 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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