AD 85-09-01
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airotech | Harness/Container Assemblies | Airworthiness Directives; AIROTECH, INC: Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) Harness/Container Assemblies |
| appliance | Airotech | Harness/Container Assemblies | Airworthiness Directives; AIROTECH, INC: Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) Harness/Container Assemblies |
Unsafe Condition
High rip cord pull forces due to jamming of the rip cord pin when it enters the cable housing.
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Required Actions
Inspect the installation of the rip cord cable housing to ensure compliance with Airotech, Inc., drawing number FC-2B (revised April 25, 1984). If non-conforming, install in accordance with this drawing. Ensure the ripcord pin is started into the end of the ripcord housing as per current packing instructions. Alternate means of compliance may be approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Airotech, Inc. Force I(A) Harness/Container Assemblies
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Federal Register Abstract
Harness/Container Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIROTECH, INC: Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) Harness/Container Assemblies Subject: Harness/Container Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/13/1985 Make: Airotech Model: Harness/Container Assemblies Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5048 AD NUMBER: 85-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIROTECH, INC: Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) Harness/Container Assemblies ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 13, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-09-01 AIROTECH, INC: Amendment 39-5048. Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) harness/container assemblies. Compliance is required within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent high rip cord pull forces due to jamming of the rip cord pin when it enters the cable housing, accomplish the following: A. Inspect the installation of the rip cord cable housing to determine if it is installed in accordance with Airotech, Inc., drawing number FC-2B, revised April 25, 1984. If it is not in conformance, install in accordance with this drawing. Ripcord pin must be started into the end of the ripcord housing as required by the note in current packing instructions. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168. This amendment becomes effective May 13, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIROTECH, INC: Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) Harness/Container Assemblies Subject: Harness/Container Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/13/1985 Make: Airotech Model: Harness/Container Assemblies 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: 85-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5048 AD NUMBER: 85-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIROTECH, INC: Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) Harness/Container Assemblies ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 13, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-09-01 AIROTECH, INC: Amendment 39-5048. Applies to Airotech, Inc., Force I(A) harness/container assemblies. Compliance is required within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent high rip cord pull forces due to jamming of the rip cord pin when it enters the cable housing, accomplish the following: A. Inspect the installation of the rip cord cable housing to determine if it is installed in accordance with Airotech, Inc., drawing number FC-2B, revised April 25, 1984. If it is not in conformance, install in accordance with this drawing. Ripcord pin must be started into the end of the ripcord housing as required by the note in current packing instructions. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168. This amendment becomes effective May 13, 1985. FOOTER:
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