AD 82-05-06
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Air Cruisers Company | Life Rafts | Airworthiness Directives; AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Applies to Life Rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 through 9925181 |
| appliance | Air Cruisers Company | Life Rafts | Airworthiness Directives; AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Applies to Life Rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 through 9925181 |
Unsafe Condition
The need for excessive pull force to activate the gas release mechanism.
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Required Actions
Accomplish the modifications described in paragraph 2 of Air Cruisers Company Service Bulletin 111-81-1, dated July 24, 1981. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved upon request.
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Compliance Time
within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Life Rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 through 9925181
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Federal Register Abstract
Life Rafts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Applies to Life Rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 ...Show more Subject: Life Rafts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/31/1982 Make: Air Cruisers Company Model: Life Rafts Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4326 AD NUMBER: 82-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Applies to Life Rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 through 9925181 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 31, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-05-06 AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Amendment 39-4326. Applies to life rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 through 9925181. Compliance required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the need for excessive pull force to activate the gas release mechanism, accomplish the modifications described in paragraph 2 of Air Cruisers Company Service Bulletin 111-81-1, dated July 24, 1981. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved upon request to the Chief, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, Federal Aviation Administration, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time of this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, Federal Aviation Administration, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. The manufacturer's Service Bulletin identified and described in this directive is available upon request to Air Cruisers Company, P.O. Box 180, Belmar, New Jersey 07719. This document may also be examined at Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. This airworthiness directive becomes effective March 31, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Applies to Life Rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 ...Show more Subject: Life Rafts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/31/1982 Make: Air Cruisers Company Model: Life Rafts 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: 82-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4326 AD NUMBER: 82-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Applies to Life Rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 through 9925181 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 31, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-05-06 AIR CRUISERS COMPANY: Amendment 39-4326. Applies to life rafts P/N D23835-403, S/N 8624978 through 9925181. Compliance required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the need for excessive pull force to activate the gas release mechanism, accomplish the modifications described in paragraph 2 of Air Cruisers Company Service Bulletin 111-81-1, dated July 24, 1981. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved upon request to the Chief, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, Federal Aviation Administration, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time of this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, Federal Aviation Administration, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. The manufacturer's Service Bulletin identified and described in this directive is available upon request to Air Cruisers Company, P.O. Box 180, Belmar, New Jersey 07719. This document may also be examined at Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. This airworthiness directive becomes effective March 31, 1982. FOOTER:
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