AD 80-07-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pacific Inflatables Company | Floatation Devices | Airworthiness Directives; PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY Floatation Devices P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series |
| appliance | Pacific Inflatables Company | Floatation Devices | Airworthiness Directives; PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY Floatation Devices P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the floatation device due to excessive age.
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Required Actions
Remove from service all Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 and 4000E flotation devices within 10 days' time in service from the effective date. Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 or 4000E floatation devices are not eligible for installation in aircraft as of the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 days' time in service from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Pacific Inflatables Company Floatation Devices P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series
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Federal Register Abstract
Floatation Devices
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-07-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-07-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY Floatation Devices P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series Subject: Floatation Devices Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/07/1980 Make: Pacific Inflatables Company Model: Floatation Devices Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-07-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3731 AD NUMBER: 80-07-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY Floatation Devices P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-07-13 PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY: Amendment 39-3731. P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series floatation devices. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent the possible failure of the floatation device due to excessive age, accomplish the following: a. Within 10 days' time in service from the effective date of this AD, remove from service all Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 and 4000E flotation devices. b. As of the effective date of this AD, Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 or 4000E floatation devices are not eligible for installation in aircraft. This amendment becomes effective April 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-07-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-07-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY Floatation Devices P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series Subject: Floatation Devices Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/07/1980 Make: Pacific Inflatables Company Model: Floatation Devices 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: 80-07-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3731 AD NUMBER: 80-07-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY Floatation Devices P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-07-13 PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY: Amendment 39-3731. P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series floatation devices. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent the possible failure of the floatation device due to excessive age, accomplish the following: a. Within 10 days' time in service from the effective date of this AD, remove from service all Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 and 4000E flotation devices. b. As of the effective date of this AD, Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 or 4000E floatation devices are not eligible for installation in aircraft. This amendment becomes effective April 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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