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AD/EMY/17 - Life Jackets - Retirement

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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This directive orders aviation operators to stop using specific faulty life jackets.

The problem: Life jackets made by Beaufort (Air-Sea) Equipment, model Mk 8E, manufactured in 1971, have defective adhesive (glue) that could cause them to fail during an emergency.

The requirement: Operators must remove these life jackets from service immediately. They can only continue using them if the jackets are repaired under a specific plan approved by the Secretary (the relevant government authority).

Who is affected? Aircraft operators using these specific 1971-model Beaufort life jackets.

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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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AD/EMY/17 Life Jackets - Retirement 12/81

Applicability: Beaufort (Air-Sea) Equipment Life Jackets Mk 8E manufactured in 1971. Requirement: Remove from service, unless repaired to a scheme acceptable to the Secretary. Compliance: In accordance with a programme acceptable to the Secretary.

Background: A significant percentage of these life jackets have been found defective on inspection due to adhesive deterioration.

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