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AD 2023-12-25 Airworthiness Directives; Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Life Jackets
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) life jackets identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, having a part number and serial number identified in tables 2 through 13 of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021, and a date of manufacture between October 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019, inclusive. Note 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (c): This alert service bulletin is identified throughout as “Survitec,” while “RFD” is identified on only the first page of the document. Although both “Survitec” and “RFD” are current company names, the alert service bulletin applies to RFD life jackets. (1) Type 102 Mk 3 and 102 Mk 4 life jackets, approved under European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Technical Standard Order Authorization EASA.21O.799. (2) Type 105 Mk 1 life jackets, approved under United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA) Aircraft Equipment Approval (AEAR) E15841.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection for a discrepancy (mismatch of the valise/container description and life jacket type) of the life jacket, in accordance with paragraphs 2.A. through 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report that some life jackets were found packed in the wrong valise (container). The FAA is issuing this AD to address incorrectly labeled life jackets. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, and combined with a water landing or evacuation, could result in inability to use a life jacket with correct flotation and possible drowning.
Affected ADs
None.
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