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AD 71-19-06 ACTIVE

Escape Hatch Lock Check
Key Information
AD Number 71-19-06 Status Active
Effective Date September 21, 1971 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-1294
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The
Model(s) D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC
Regulatory Text

71-19-06 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-1294. Applies to Model DH-104 "Dove" airplanes.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To ensure that the emergency escape hatches (P/N's 4FS.835A/I and 4FS.835A/2) can be opened from outside the airplane accomplish the following:

(a) Before further flight check the operation of each escape hatch lock mechanism by turning the external handle with the internal handle in the stowed position. The check required by this paragraph may be performed by the pilot.

(b) If an escape hatch lock mechanism is found to be inoperable during the check required by paragraph (a), before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repairs can be performed, secure the inoperable lock mechanism to the escape hatch in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Technical News sheet Series: CT(104) No. 222, Issue 1, dated March 15, 1971, or an FAA approved equivalent.

(c) Within the next 100 hourstime in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, secure the lock mechanism to each escape hatch in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., Technical News Sheet Series: CT(104) No. 222, Issue 1, dated March 15, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective September 21, 1971.