AD 83-16-01 R1
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 |
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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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