AD 86-22-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Para-Flite, Inc. | Swift Reserve Canopy | Airworthiness Directives; PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Serial Numbers R3-2750 through R3-3471 |
| appliance | Para-Flite, Inc. | Swift Reserve Canopy | Airworthiness Directives; PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Serial Numbers R3-2750 through R3-3471 |
Unsafe Condition
The Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700 may perform below standards on rate of descent, forward speed, and flare capability.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the canopies in accordance with Para-Flite, Incorporated Drawing 886028 dated January 17, 1986. Do not use or repack the affected canopies unless the inspection and modification are completed.
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Compliance Time
before further use after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Para-Flite, Inc. Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Serial Numbers R3-2750 through R3-3471
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Federal Register Abstract
Swift Reserve Canopy
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Ser...Show more Subject: Swift Reserve Canopy Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1986 Make: Para-Flite, Inc. Model: Swift Reserve Canopy Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5486 AD NUMBER: 86-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Serial Numbers R3-2750 through R3-3471 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-22-07 PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Amendment 39-5486. Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Serial Numbers R3-2750 through R3-3471. Compliance is required before further use after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the possibility of the applicable canopies performing below their standards on rate of descent, forward speed and flare capability perform the following: (a) Inspect and modify the canopies in accordance with Para-Flite, Incorporated Drawing 886028 dated January 17, 1986. (b) Do not use or repack the affected canopies unless paragraph (a) has been accomplished. NOTE: Para-Flite, Incorporated recall notice dated January 17, 1986, is applicable. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581. Para-Flite, Incorporated Drawing 886028 dated January 17, 1986, identified and described in this document, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Para-Flite, Incorporated, 5800 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109-1399. This document also may be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Room 311, Docket Number 86-ANE-16, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium 09667-1011; telephone 513.38.30 Ext 2710, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581, telephone (516) 791-6220. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Ser...Show more Subject: Swift Reserve Canopy Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1986 Make: Para-Flite, Inc. Model: Swift Reserve Canopy 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: 86-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5486 AD NUMBER: 86-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Serial Numbers R3-2750 through R3-3471 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-22-07 PARA-FLITE, INCORPORATED: Amendment 39-5486. Applies to Swift Reserve Canopy P/N 82700, Serial Numbers R3-2750 through R3-3471. Compliance is required before further use after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the possibility of the applicable canopies performing below their standards on rate of descent, forward speed and flare capability perform the following: (a) Inspect and modify the canopies in accordance with Para-Flite, Incorporated Drawing 886028 dated January 17, 1986. (b) Do not use or repack the affected canopies unless paragraph (a) has been accomplished. NOTE: Para-Flite, Incorporated recall notice dated January 17, 1986, is applicable. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581. Para-Flite, Incorporated Drawing 886028 dated January 17, 1986, identified and described in this document, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Para-Flite, Incorporated, 5800 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109-1399. This document also may be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Room 311, Docket Number 86-ANE-16, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium 09667-1011; telephone 513.38.30 Ext 2710, or the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581, telephone (516) 791-6220. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1986. FOOTER:
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