89-06-01 SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC.: Amendment 39-6075. Applicability:
Switlik TSO-C13 Life Preservers and TSO-C72 Individual Flotation Devices: all models and all part numbers manufactured from September 1, 1984, through January 30, 1985, and June 1, 1985, through October 30, 1985 (date located on identification label on front surface).
Compliance: Required within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent the improper functioning of the carbon dioxide (CO2) inflators on TSO-C13 Life Preservers and TSO-C72 Individual Flotation Devices, accomplish the following:
(a) Visually inspect the CO2 inflators for cracks and chipping and, if necessary, replace CO2 inflators with serviceable parts in accordance with Paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions of Switlik Parachute Company, Inc., Service Bulletin No. 25-00-19, dated September 8, 1987.
(b) Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished.
(c) Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11581.
(d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11581, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.
Switlik Service Bulletin No. 25-00-19, dated September 8, 1987, identified and described in this document, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Switlik Parachute Co., Inc., 1325 East State Street, P.O. Box 1328, Trenton, New Jersey 08607.
This document may also be examined at the Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Room 311, Rules Docket No. 88-ANE-05.
This amendment (39-6075, AD 89-06-01) becomes effective on April 3, 1989.