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AD 2015-16-04 Airworthiness Directives; Kidde Graviner

2015-09-15
2015-08-11
39-18229
FAA-2014-0751
Appliance
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Models named: ATP, 4101, C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DE, C-212-DF, F.27 Mark 050. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire extinguishers having part numbers 56412-001 (34H), 56411-001 (35H), and 56412-002 (38H). These fire extinguishers may be installed on, but not limited to, aircraft, certificated in any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) of this AD. (1) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes. (2) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. (3) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Type Certificate previously held by EADS CASA; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DE, and C-212-DF airplanes. (4) Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. (5) Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 airplanes. (6) SHORT BROTHERS & HARLAND LTD SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 airplanes.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, modify all Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire extinguishers having part numbers 56412-001 (34H), 56411-001 (35H), and 56412-002 (38H), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Kidde Graviner Alert Service Bulletin A26-081, Revision 1, dated January 31, 2012.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by a report that a fire extinguisher failed to operate when the activation lever was pressed. We are issuing this AD to prevent fire extinguishers from failing to operate in the event of a fire, which could jeopardize occupants' safety and continuation of safe flight and landing.

Affected ADs

None.

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