AD 83-16-01 R1
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sundstrand | Cockpit Voice Recorders | Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC. Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders |
| appliance | Sundstrand | Cockpit Voice Recorders | Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC. Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of recorded data due to incorrect tape deck housing connector sockets.
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Required Actions
Inspect CVRs for tape deck housing connector sockets type per Sundstrand Service Bulletin 012-0296-109. Remove CVRs with incorrect connectors for factory repair. Return to service those with correct connectors meeting AD requirements.
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Compliance Time
within the next 4,000 hours time in service (on the cockpit voice recorder (CVR)) after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Sundstrand Model AV-557B and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders
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Federal Register Abstract
Cockpit Voice Recorders
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-16-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-16-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC. Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders Subject: Cockpit Voice Recorders Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/15/1984 Make: Sundstrand Model: Cockpit Voice Recorders Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-16-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4857 AD NUMBER: 83-16-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC. Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 15, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-16-01 R1 SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC.: Amendment 39-4705 as amended by Amendment 39-4857. Applies to Sundstrand Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders. To prevent loss of recorded data, accomplish the following within the next 4,000 hours time in service (on the cockpit voice recorder (CVR)) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: A. Inspect the CVR's for the type of tape deck housing connector sockets used in accordance with Sundstrand Service Bulletin 012-0296-109 dated January 25, 1982, or a later FAA approved revision. Remove CVR's from service that have incorrect connectors for repair to be accomplished at the factory. Return to service CVR's that have correct connectors and have met the requirements of this AD. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Amendment 39-4705 became effective September 12, 1983. This Amendment 39-4857 becomes effective May 15, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-16-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-16-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC. Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders Subject: Cockpit Voice Recorders Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/15/1984 Make: Sundstrand Model: Cockpit Voice Recorders 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: 83-16-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4857 AD NUMBER: 83-16-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC. Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 15, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-16-01 R1 SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC.: Amendment 39-4705 as amended by Amendment 39-4857. Applies to Sundstrand Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders. To prevent loss of recorded data, accomplish the following within the next 4,000 hours time in service (on the cockpit voice recorder (CVR)) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: A. Inspect the CVR's for the type of tape deck housing connector sockets used in accordance with Sundstrand Service Bulletin 012-0296-109 dated January 25, 1982, or a later FAA approved revision. Remove CVR's from service that have incorrect connectors for repair to be accomplished at the factory. Return to service CVR's that have correct connectors and have met the requirements of this AD. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Amendment 39-4705 became effective September 12, 1983. This Amendment 39-4857 becomes effective May 15, 1984. FOOTER:
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