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AD 83-16-01 R1 ACTIVE

Cockpit Voice Recorders
Key Information
AD Number 83-16-01 R1 Status Active
Effective Date May 15, 1984 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-4857
Product Type ["Appliance"] Product Subtype Not specified
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Sundstrand
Model(s) Cockpit Voice Recorders
Regulatory Text

83-16-01 R1 SUNDSTRAND DATA CONTROL, INC.: Amendment 39-4705 as amended by Amendment 39-4857. Applies to Sundstrand Model AV-557B, and AV-557C Cockpit Voice Recorders. To prevent loss of recorded data, accomplish the following within the next 4,000 hours time in service (on the cockpit voice recorder (CVR)) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

A. Inspect the CVR's for the type of tape deck housing connector sockets used in accordance with Sundstrand Service Bulletin 012-0296-109 dated January 25, 1982, or a later FAA approved revision. Remove CVR's from service that have incorrect connectors for repair to be accomplished at the factory. Return to service CVR's that have correct connectors and have met the requirements of this AD.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

Amendment 39-4705became effective September 12, 1983.

This Amendment 39-4857 becomes effective May 15, 1984.