AD 79-16-02
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | Safety Belts | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| aircraft | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-1B | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| aircraft | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-1C | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| aircraft | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5 | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| aircraft | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5A | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| aircraft | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5B | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| appliance | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | Safety Belts | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| appliance | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-1B | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| appliance | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-1C | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| appliance | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5 | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| appliance | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5A | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
| appliance | Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5B | Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies |
Unsafe Condition
The push-button release mechanism of the safety belt assemblies may not meet the required release force standards (2.5 to 8 pounds) as specified in FAA TSO-C22f Section 4.3.2.2.
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Required Actions
The safety belts must not be used in type certificated aircraft within 120 days from the effective date of the AD.
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Compliance Time
within 120 days from the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4, and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies installed in Gulfstream American Corp. AA-1B, AA-1C, AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B model airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Safety Belt Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2...Show more Subject: Safety Belt Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/02/1979 Make: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC Model: Safety Belts | AA-1B | AA-1C | AA-5 | AA-5A | AA-5B 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: 79-16-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3519 AD NUMBER: 79-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 2, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-16-02 INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Amendment 39-3519. Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 safety belt assemblies marked as meeting the standards of FAA TSO-C22f. These safety belts are installed in, but not limited to, Gulfstream American Corp. (formerly Grumman American Aviation Corp.) AA-1B, AA-1C, AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B model airplanes. These safety belts can no longer be considered to meet the standards prescribed by FAA TSO-C22f and the approved special criteria for push-button release mechanisms which requires the push-button release force to be between 2.5 and 8 pounds when using the loading conditions specified in FAA TSO-C22f (Section 4.3.2.2 of NAS 802). Within 120 days from the effective date of the AD, these safety belts shall not be used in type certificated aircraft. NOTE - Information regarding replacement safety belts for Gulfstream American airplanes can be obtained from: Gulfstream Light Aircraft Customer Service P.O. Box 2206 Savannah, Georgia 31410 Telephone (912) 964-3000 Telex 54-6470 This amendment becomes effective August 2, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2...Show more Subject: Safety Belt Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/02/1979 Make: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing | True Flight Holdings LLC Model: Safety Belts | AA-1B | AA-1C | AA-5 | AA-5A | AA-5B 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: 79-16-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3519 AD NUMBER: 79-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 Safety Belt Assemblies ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 2, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-16-02 INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING, INC.: Amendment 39-3519. Applies to Model IMM 111040-1, -2, -3, -4 and -8 safety belt assemblies marked as meeting the standards of FAA TSO-C22f. These safety belts are installed in, but not limited to, Gulfstream American Corp. (formerly Grumman American Aviation Corp.) AA-1B, AA-1C, AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B model airplanes. These safety belts can no longer be considered to meet the standards prescribed by FAA TSO-C22f and the approved special criteria for push-button release mechanisms which requires the push-button release force to be between 2.5 and 8 pounds when using the loading conditions specified in FAA TSO-C22f (Section 4.3.2.2 of NAS 802). Within 120 days from the effective date of the AD, these safety belts shall not be used in type certificated aircraft. NOTE - Information regarding replacement safety belts for Gulfstream American airplanes can be obtained from: Gulfstream Light Aircraft Customer Service P.O. Box 2206 Savannah, Georgia 31410 Telephone (912) 964-3000 Telex 54-6470 This amendment becomes effective August 2, 1979. FOOTER:
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