AD/ELECT/72 - Fluorescent Light Ballasts
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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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Electrical Equipment
AD/ELECT/72 Fluorescent Light Ballasts 4/99
Applicability: Day-Ray Products, Inc cabin sidewall fluorescent light ballasts having the following part numbers:
| 69-10 | 69-69 | 70-94-1 |
|---|---|---|
| 69-10-1 | 69-69-1 | 83-12 |
| 69-68 | 70-94 | 83-12-1 |
| 69-68-1 |
Note: These fluorescent light ballasts are known to be fitted to, but not limited to, the following aircraft:
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, C-9 (military) and KC-10 (military) series aeroplanes; and Boeing Model 707, 727 and 737 series aeroplanes.
Requirement: 1 Perform a one time visual inspection to determine the type of fluorescent light ballasts installed in the upper and lower cabin sidewall.
2. If any ballast is found, during the Requirement 1 inspection, to have a part number listed in the Applicability Statement of this Directive, remove the light ballast and replace it with a light ballast manufactured by Bruce Industries in accordance with the applicable service bulletin listed below:
Service Bulletin Number and Date Affected Aeroplanes
McDonnell Douglas
Service Bulletin DC9-33-103 30 May 1996
Model DC-9-30, -40 and -50 series aeroplanes listed in the effectivity statement of the service bulletin.
Note: Replacement of light ballasts on DC-9-30, 40 and -50 series aeroplanes, in accordance with SB DC9-33-103 is considered acceptable compliance provided that no protective covers are installed on the light ballasts.
McDonnell Douglas
Service Bulletin DC9-33-111 6 May 1997
McDonnell Douglas
Service Bulletin DC10-33-073 18 June 1996
Heath Tecna
Alert Service Bulletin Mark I-33-A2 Revision 1
24 July 1996
Model DC-9-30, -40 and -50 series aeroplanes listed in the effectivity statement of the service bulletin.
Model DC-10, -10, -15, -30 and -40
series aeroplanes listed in the effectivity statement of the service bulletin.
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 series aeroplanes retrofitted with Heath Tecna Mark I interior