AD 89-06-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Switlik Parachute Company | Life Preservers and Individual Flotation Devices | Airworthiness Directives; SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC. TSO-C13 Life Preservers and TSO-C72 Individual Flotation Devices |
Unsafe Condition
Improper functioning of the carbon dioxide (CO2) inflators on TSO-C13 Life Preservers and TSO-C72 Individual Flotation Devices due to cracks and chipping.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect CO2 inflators for cracks and chipping, replace with serviceable parts per Switlik Service Bulletin No. 25-00-19. Aircraft may be ferried under FAR 21.197/21.199 to a base for AD compliance. Equivalent means of compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Switlik TSO-C13 Life Preservers and TSO-C72 Individual Flotation Devices: all models and part numbers manufactured from September 1, 1984, through January 30, 1985, and June 1, 1985, through October 30, 1985 (date on identification label).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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