AD 80-17-14
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bendix | Magnetos | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 Series Magnetos Installed on 4, 6, or 8 Cylinder Reciprocating Engines |
| appliance | Bendix | Magnetos | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 Series Magnetos Installed on 4, 6, or 8 Cylinder Reciprocating Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of ignition due to housing distortion and inadequate cover sealing in Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 series magnetos.
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Required Actions
Accomplish housing distortion checks per Service Bulletin Section 2, install cover sealing kits and decals per Section 4, and identify compliance per Section 5. Logbook entry with magneto serial number is required.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 series magnetos installed on 4, 6, or 8 cylinder reciprocating engines, including red nameplate magnetos with serial numbers above 25000 and any magneto operated with four center cover screws after AD 79-18-06 compliance.
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Federal Register Abstract
Magnetos
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-17-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-17-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 Series Magnetos Installed on...Show more Subject: Magnetos Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/21/1980 Make: Bendix Model: Magnetos Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-17-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3886 AD NUMBER: 80-17-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 Series Magnetos Installed on 4, 6, or 8 Cylinder Reciprocating Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 21, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-17-14 BENDIX: Amendment 39-3886. Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 series magnetos installed on 4, 6, or 8 cylinder reciprocating engines. To preclude the loss of ignition, accomplish the instructions shown in the following sections of Bendix Service Bulletin No. 605A or an FAA-approved equivalent, within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished. a. Service Bulletin Section 2, Housing Distortion Check: 1. For red nameplate magnetos with serial numbers above 25000. 2. For any magneto, regardless of serial number, which has operated with the four center cover screws installed after compliance with AD 79-18-06. b. Service Bulletin Section 4, Installation of Cover Sealing Kit and Cover Decals. c. Service Bulletin Section 5, Identification After Compliance. d. Make an engine log book entry of compliance, including magneto serial number. Equivalent inspections and procedures must be approved by the Chief of the Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AEA-210, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region. As permitted by FAR 21.197, aircraft may be flown to a base where maintenance required by this Airworthiness Directive can be accomplished. This amendment is effective August 21, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-17-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-17-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 Series Magnetos Installed on...Show more Subject: Magnetos Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/21/1980 Make: Bendix Model: Magnetos 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: 80-17-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3886 AD NUMBER: 80-17-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 Series Magnetos Installed on 4, 6, or 8 Cylinder Reciprocating Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 21, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-17-14 BENDIX: Amendment 39-3886. Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 series magnetos installed on 4, 6, or 8 cylinder reciprocating engines. To preclude the loss of ignition, accomplish the instructions shown in the following sections of Bendix Service Bulletin No. 605A or an FAA-approved equivalent, within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished. a. Service Bulletin Section 2, Housing Distortion Check: 1. For red nameplate magnetos with serial numbers above 25000. 2. For any magneto, regardless of serial number, which has operated with the four center cover screws installed after compliance with AD 79-18-06. b. Service Bulletin Section 4, Installation of Cover Sealing Kit and Cover Decals. c. Service Bulletin Section 5, Identification After Compliance. d. Make an engine log book entry of compliance, including magneto serial number. Equivalent inspections and procedures must be approved by the Chief of the Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AEA-210, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region. As permitted by FAR 21.197, aircraft may be flown to a base where maintenance required by this Airworthiness Directive can be accomplished. This amendment is effective August 21, 1980. FOOTER:
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