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AD/ELECT/51 Amdt 1 - SAFT 40AH Type 40976 Batteries

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This AD requires inspection and any corrective action specified in SAFT Service Bulletin SB 0005 for SAFT 40 AH Type 40976 batteries P/No 18585, with installed units to be addressed before the next flight after 20 October 1988 and spares before installation. It affects aircraft operators, spare‑holders and maintenance providers.

The directive responds to a hazard where cell terminals can penetrate lid insulation and short to ground, risking fire or loss of battery power; costs and downtime fall to operators. Amendment 1 only clarifies the compliance date wording.

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AD/ELECT/51 Amdt 1 - SAFT 40AH Type 40976 Batteries

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/ELECT/51

Amdt 1

SAFT 40AH Type 40976 Batteries 10/88

Applicability: All SAFT 40 AH Type 40976 batteries P/No 18585 fitted to aircraft or held as spares.

Note: Aircraft types which may be fitted with this battery include but are not limited to Cessna 650.

Requirement: Action in accordance with SAFT SB 0005. FAA Telex AD T85-03-51 also refers. Compliance: 1. For batteries installed in aircraft, before further flight after 20 October 1988.

For uninstalled batteries, before installation in an aircraft.

Background: Inspection of SAFT 40 AH Type 40976 batteries has revealed that the battery cell terminals can penetrate the rubber insulation under the lid and short circuit to ground thus potentially resulting in fire and/or loss of battery power. Amendment 1 to this Directive is issued to clarify the Compliance date.

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