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AD 70-03-07 ACTIVE

Auxiliary Power Units
Key Information
AD Number 70-03-07 Status Active
Effective Date Not specified Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-936
Product Type ["Appliance"] Product Subtype Not specified
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Airesearch Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
Model(s) Auxiliary Power Units 240 Series 340 440
Regulatory Text

70-03-07 AIRESEARCH: Amdt. 39-936. Applicable to operators of aircraft with AiResearch model GTP30-141 Auxiliary Power Units installed, including but not limited to, those Convair 600/640 aircraft listed in AiResearch Telegraphic Bulletin No. 49-A1838, dated January 17, 1970, or later FAA approved revisions.

Within ten (10) hours time in service, install a placard in full view of the pilot, to read: "Operation of the APU is prohibited in flight, except in emergency. Operate the APU at no load for at least one minute before shutdown." This placard may be removed when the APU is replaced with APU modified to series 4 or Change 5 in accordance with AiResearch Telegraphic Service Bulletin No. 49-A1838, dated January 17, 1970, or later FAA approved revisions.

This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated January 23, 1970.