Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22484 · Equipment/furnishings
Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Life Jackets
This AD applies to Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) life jackets identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, having a part number and serial number identified in tables 2 through 13 of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021, and a date of manufacture between October 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019, inclusive.
Note 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (c): This alert service bulletin is identified throughout as “Survitec,” while “RFD” is identified on only the first page of the document. Although both “Survitec” and “RFD” are current company names, the alert service bulletin applies to RFD life jackets.
(1) Type 102 Mk 3 and 102 Mk 4 life jackets, approved under European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Technical Standard Order Authorization EASA.21O.799.
(2) Type 105 Mk 1 life jackets, approved under United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA) Aircraft Equipment Approval (AEAR) E15841.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4, and 105 Mk 1 life jackets. This AD was prompted by a report that some life jackets were found packed in the wrong valise (container). This AD requires an inspection for a discrepancy (mismatch of the valise/container description and life jacket type) of life jackets and, if necessary, replacement of the life jacket. This AD also limits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection for a discrepancy (mismatch of the valise/container description and life jacket type) of the life jacket, in accordance with paragraphs 2.A. through 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
Before further flight after accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions required by paragraph (h)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) If no discrepancies are found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, re-identify that part in accordance with paragraph 2.D.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(2) If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) Record the unserviceable part in accordance with paragraph 2.E.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(ii) Replace the discrepant part with a new or serviceable part, in accordance with paragraph 2.E.(2) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a life jacket identified in paragraph (c) of this AD on any airplane, unless the life jacket and its valise/container have been inspected, and re-identified or replaced as applicable, in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, submit a report of the inspection results to Survitec, in accordance with paragraph 2.F. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Survitec [RFD] Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A, Version 1, dated November 24, 2021.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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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