87-17-06 AM-SAFE, INCORPORATED: Amendment 39-5710. Applies to Am-Safe, Inc., occupant restraint system assemblies, Part Numbers 501825-403, 501907-401, 501907-403, 501907-405, 502061-401, 502147-401, and 502147-403, which may be installed in large or small aircraft. (Seat belt portion approved under Technical Standard Order C22f.) Compliance required within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.
To eliminate restraint system connectors with the incorrect dimensions, which could allow inadvertent opening of occupant restraint system assemblies, accomplish the following:
A. Inspect the affected restraint system assemblies in accordance with Am-Safe, Inc., Service Bulletin No. AS001, dated November 5, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions, to determine the Lot Number of the connector. If the connector is not of Lot 04, no further action is required. If the connector is found to be of Lot 04, the connector must be removed and replacedwith a connector of a different lot number before further flight.
B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Am-Safe, Incorporated, 240 North 48th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85043. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California.
This amendment becomes effective September 22, 1987.