AD 80-08-03

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Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240, T-29, 340, 440 Airplanes

AD Number
80-08-03
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. 240 Series Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240, T-29, 340, 440 Airplanes
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 340 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240, T-29, 340, 440 Airplanes
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 440 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240, T-29, 340, 440 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of pilots' windshield, direct vision windows, sliding windows (P/N 340-3110307-7 or -8), and cabin windows due to aging or damage exceeding service bulletin limits, and door collapse on certain airplanes.

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Required Actions

Replace sliding windows P/N 340-3110307-7/-8 with new parts (P/N 340-3110307-9/-10) or inspect within 100 hours' time in service and at intervals not exceeding 100 hours. Inspect pilots' windshields, direct vision, and cabin windows within 250 hours' time in service and at intervals not exceeding 90 days or 500 hours. Install placards prohibiting pressurized flight if windows are damaged beyond limits or aged. Modify cockpit door per Service Bulletin 640 No. 25-9.

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Compliance Time

Effective May 5, 1980. Compliance required as indicated in the AD text.

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Affected Aircraft

GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 240, T-29, 340, 440, C-131, and STC-converted models 580, 600, 640 (via STCs SA1054WE, SA4-1100, SA1096WE).

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