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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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