AD 98-24-27 Airworthiness Directives; First Technology Fire and Safety Ltd. Toilet Compartment Fire Extinguishers

First Technology Fire and Safety Ltd. toilet compartment fire extinguisher, identified by serial and model number in First Technology Fire and Safety Ltd. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 26-110, Revision 1, dated January 1998. These fire [[Page 65702]] extinguishers are installed on but not limited to Airbus A320, A330, A340; British Aerospace Bae 146, Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ), Dornier 328 Embraer EMB 145, and all Fokker Series aircraft. Note 1: This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to each fire extinguisher identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For fire extinguishers that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent fire extinguisher failure due to leakage, which could result in an uncontained fire and damage to the aircraft, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a one time inspection of fire extinguishers for leakage, and replace leaking fire extinguishers with serviceable parts, in accordance with First Technology Fire and Safety Ltd. SB No. 26-110, Revision 1, dated January 1998. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office. Operators shall submit their request through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Boston Aircraft Certification Office. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The actions required by this AD shall be done in accordance with First Technology Fire and Safety Ltd. SB: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Document No. Pages Revision Date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26-110....................................... 1-4 1 January, 1998. Total pages: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This incorporation by reference was approved by the director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Percival Aviation Ltd., The Sidings, Knowle, Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5LZ England; telephone 011 44 1329 833814, fax 011 44 1329 834013. Copies may be examined at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on January 29, 1999. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 18, 1998. Jay J. Pardee, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service [FR Doc. 98-31607 Filed 11-27-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U