71-14-03 INTERNATIONAL INFLATABLES COMPANY: Amdt. 39-1239. Applies to aircraft incorporating International Inflatables Company Regulator, P/N 68240.
Compliance required as indicated.
To prevent unwanted bottle and regulator separation of P/N 68240, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this A.D., unless already accomplished within the last 30 days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 60 days from the last inspection, inspect the International Inflatables Company Regulator, P/N 68240, if installed in an aircraft, in accordance with International Inflatables Company Service Bulletin No. 33-102, Volume 1, No. 101, dated June 11, 1971, or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent inspection procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. If there is any evidence of corrosion, replace the regulator prior to further flight with a previously inspected (per this A.D.) and corrosion-free regulator. Do not return any regulator exhibiting evidence of corrosion to service.
(b) After the effective date of this AD, and prior to the installation of an International Inflatables Company Regulator, P/N 68240 on an aircraft, inspect that regulator per (a) above.
NOTE: An improved regulator is under development. If and when approved by FAA, this AD will be amended to require installation within a prescribed time period.
This amendment becomes effective July 2, 1971.