Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17847 · Ignition
Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes
This AD applies to Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 378, certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the metal screen shield over the ignition switch may ground out the ignition terminals. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after June 13, 2014 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 3 months after June 13, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the airplane ignition switch for the presence of a metal screen shield. Do the inspection following the Accomplishment Instructions in Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-24-002, Revision 0, dated January 2014.
(2) If a metal screen is found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, modify or replace the ignition switch following the Accomplishment Instructions in Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-24-002, Revision 0, dated January 2014.
(3) As of June 13, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), do not install an ignition switch with a metal screen shield.
