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AD/FPE/9 - Portable Extinguisher Discharge Head Trigger

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of cabin portable fire extinguishers (Halon 1211 and Water Glycol) made by First Technology Fire and Safety Ltd (formerly Fire Fighting Enterprises (UK) Ltd) to fit a redesigned, stronger discharge-head trigger in accordance with the manufacturer's Mandatory Service Bulletin 26-108. Compliance was required prior to 4 September 1993. The stated purpose is to prevent trigger breakage caused by attempts to operate the trigger without lifting the safety catch. Owners/operators must source and fit the replacement parts and bear the cost and downtime.

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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/FPE/9 Portable Extinguisher Discharge Head Trigger 3/93

Applicability: All Cabin Portable Fire Extinguishers Halon 1211 and Water Glycol, manufactured by First Technology Fire and Safety Ltd (formally Fire Fighting Enterprises (UK) Ltd).

Requirement: Action in accordance with Fire Fighting Enterprises (UK) LTD Mandatory SB 26- 108.

Note: UK CAA AD 004-09-92 refers.

Compliance: Prior to 4 September 1993.

Background: Several incidents have been reported of broken triggers. The evidence indicates that the breakage occurred from an attempt to operate the trigger without lifting the safety catch. This Directive requires the fitment of a new trigger manufactured from an improved and stronger material.

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