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Applicability:

General Dynamics (CONVAIR) Model 240, 340 and 440 series aeroplanes.

Requirement:

1. Determine the applicability of the AD’s listed in Table 1 of this AD.

2. If it is determined that an applicable AD has not been accomplished, perform the actions required by the AD.

Table 1

FAA AD Number

Effective Date

Title

56-20-04

Upon Receipt

Fire Seals

56-24-01

Upon Receipt

Cylinder

56-24-02

Upon Receipt

Carburettors

56-27-01

Upon Receipt

Elevator Servo Tab Rod

58-01-03

Upon Receipt

Carburettor Setting

59-01-01

Upon Receipt

Fire Detector System

59-04-02

Upon Receipt

Pilot's Direct-Vision Window

60-14-01

Upon Receipt

Main Landing Gear

63-06-03

20 March 1963

Electrical Fault Detection Panel

70-10-03

12 May 1970

Engine Breather Oil Fumes

78-17-04

5 September 1978

Emergency Window Release Handle

78-22-04

1 November 1978

Emergency Exit Window

90-13-13

30 July 1990

Fuselage Frames

91-12-05

25 July 1991

Elevator Hinge Pins

93-04-03

19 April 1993

Horizontal And Vertical Stabilizers

96-03-04

28 February 1996

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitation, Icing Conditions

98-08-17

19 May 1998

Aircraft Flight Manual - Power Levers

Note: Prior to 1963 FAA AD’s did not have effective dates.

Compliance:

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 11 May 2006.

Background:

The AD’s listed in Table 1 of this AD have been evaluated and found to require one-time inspections or modifications as at the effective date of this AD. In addition the compliance period for these AD’s has passed. With the introduction of the aeroplane onto the Australian register, the intention of this AD is to ensure compliance with the AD’s listed in Table 1.

CASA appreciates that not all AD’s listed in Table 1 of this AD may be applicable, due to the incorporation of STC’s or other modifications.

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