Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17955 · Communications
Honeywell ASCa Inc. Emergency Locator Transmitters Installed on Various Transport Category Airplanes
This AD applies to Honeywell ASCa Inc. emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) Model RESCU 406AF and 406AFN with transmitter unit (TU) part numbers (P/Ns) 1152682-1, -2, and -3, installed on transport category airplanes, certificated in any category, but not limited to the airplanes identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD.
| Manufacturer | Airplane model |
|---|---|
| (1) The Boeing Company | (i) 717-200 airplanes. |
| (ii) 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes. | |
| (iii) 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. | |
| (iv) 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes; and 747SR, 747SP, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. | |
| (v) 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. | |
| (vi) 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. | |
| (vii) 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes. | |
| (viii) 787-8 airplanes. | |
| (ix) MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. | |
| (x) DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes. | |
| (xi) MD-88 airplanes. | |
| (xii) MD-90-30 airplanes. | |
| (2) Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company | 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G, and 382J airplanes. |
| (3) Airbus | (i) A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes. |
| (ii) A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. | |
| (iii) A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. | |
| (iv) A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. | |
| (v) A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. | |
| (vi) A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. | |
| (vii) A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. | |
| (viii) A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. | |
| (ix) A330-223F and -243F airplanes. | |
| (x) A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. | |
| (xi) A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. | |
| (xii) A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes. | |
| (xiii) A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes. | |
| (xiv) A340-541 airplanes. | |
| (xv) A340-642 airplanes. | |
| (xvi) A380-800 series airplanes. | |
| (4) ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional | (i) ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes. |
| (ii) ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes. | |
| (5) Dassault Aviation | FALCON 7X airplanes. |
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-18-09 for certain Honeywell ASCa Inc. emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) installed on various transport category airplanes. AD 2013-18-09 required various one-time general visual inspections of the ELT transmitter units (TUs), and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD corrects the manufacturer's name in the AD applicability and adds a source of approval for an installation. AD 2013-18-09 was prompted by a fire on a parked and unoccupied airplane; preliminary information indicated combustion in the area of the ELT TU. This new AD was prompted by the identification of an error in the applicability of AD 2013-18-09. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the battery wiring installation inside the TU, which could result in an electrical short and possible ignition source.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2013-18-09, Amendment 39-17582 (78 FR 57253, September 18, 2013), with a new compliance time. For any ELT TU with any serial number identified in paragraph 1.A., “Effectivity,” including the serial numbers identified in the Note in paragraph 1.A., of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 1152682-23-A22, Revision 1, dated August 8, 2013: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Remove the TU from the airplane.
(2) Do one-time general visual inspections of the ELT TU, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 1152682-23-A22, Revision 1, dated August 8, 2013.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2013-18-09, Amendment 39-17582 (78 FR 57253, September 18, 2013), with a new compliance time. During any inspection required by this AD, if any discrepancy is found that is unacceptable or exceeds limits as specified in Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 1152682-23-A22, Revision 1, dated August 8, 2013: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, return the TU or battery pack, as applicable, to Honeywell ASCa Inc., Customer and Product Support, Customer Support Operations, 3333 Unity Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada L5L 3S6; telephone: 800-601-3099 (toll-free U.S.A./Canada); telephone: 602-365-3099 (international) email: AeroR&OAvionics@honeywell.com; Internet: www.myaerospace.com.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Within 10 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2013-18-09, Amendment 39-17582 (78 FR 57253, September 18, 2013), with no changes. Before further flight after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Perform all applicable return to service actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 1152682-23-A22, Revision 1, dated August 8, 2013. Install a TU that is identified in paragraph 3.F.(2) or 3.F.(3) of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 1152682-23-A22, Revision 1, dated August 8, 2013.
This paragraph restates the limitations specified by paragraph (j) of AD 2013-18-09, Amendment 39-17582 (78 FR 57253, September 18, 2013), with a revised installation method approval. After installation or replacement of the TU as required by this AD or as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, no person may install an ELT TU battery unless it is installed using a method approved by either the Manager, New York ACO, FAA; or TCCA (or its delegated agent).
This paragraph restates the provisions specified by paragraph (k) of AD 2013-18-09, Amendment 39-17582 (78 FR 57253, September 18, 2013), with revised compliance language.
(1) For The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes identified in AD 2013-15-07, Amendment 39-17523 (78 FR 45054, July 26, 2013): Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of AD 2013-15-07 before the effective date of this AD, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD, using Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 1152682-23-A22, dated August 1, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if the applicable actions specified in the service information identified in paragraphs (k)(3)(i) through (k)(3)(vi) of this AD were performed before the effective date of this AD, using the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (k)(3)(i) through (k)(3)(vi) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) For The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes: Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-13-0597-01B, dated July 28, 2013.
(ii) For The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes: Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-13-0593-01B, dated July 28, 2013.
(iii) For The Boeing Company Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes: Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-13-0594-01B, dated July 28, 2013.
(iv) For The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes: Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-13-0595-01B, dated July 28, 2013.
(v) For The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes: Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-13-0596-01B, dated July 28, 2013.
(vi) For The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes: Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-13-0570-01B, dated July 19, 2013; or Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-13-0590-01B, dated July 26, 2013.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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