# AD 49-45-02: Reverse Lock Solenoid Linkage

- Type: Airworthiness directive
- Status: Current
- Products: Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series
- Superseded by: Nothing supersedes this AD
- Product type: Aircraft, Large airplane
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AA8C52B4C29E393A862569AB006BBA6C.0001
- DRS record last changed: May 30, 2024
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-45-02

## The airworthiness directive

49-45-02 CONVAIR: Applies to All Model 240 Aircraft Equipped With Curtiss Propellers.

Compliance required not later than the next engine change.

The following must be accomplished to insure proper operation of the throttle reverse stop override installation:

1. Rerig the reverse lock solenoid linkage, reworking and replacing parts of the linkage as shown on Figure 1, Sheets 1 and 2, of Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-273.

2. Determine that the load on the first throttle reverse detent is 15 +3, -0 pounds.

3. Remove the armature (P/N West Coast Electric Co. No. 35-31-C-3A) in the reverse throttle lock solenoid and install a new armature (P/N West Coast Electric Co. No. 35-31- C-3AS). The new armature has the letter "S" stamped on that end of the armature that has two threaded holes.

(The above items are also covered by Convair Service Bulletin No. 240-273.)

## Affected data sheets (1) (OpenAirDocs)

The type certificate data sheets whose models the AD names.

- [TCDS A-793](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-793): Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.; names 1 of 1 models: 240 Series

## Registered aircraft it may apply to (OpenAirDocs)

No registered aircraft matched the models it names.

Its text cites no advisory circulars or STCs.

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