AD 71-19-06

Airworthiness directive · Escape Hatch Lock Check · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A and 7 more

Effective
September 21, 1971
Models
D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA, D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA and 4 more
Data sheet
TCDSA-807
Registered aircraft
3 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane
Amendment
39-1294

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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The airworthiness directive

71-19-06 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-1294. Applies to Model DH-104 "Dove" airplanes.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To ensure that the emergency escape hatches (P/N's 4FS.835A/I and 4FS.835A/2) can be opened from outside the airplane accomplish the following:

(a) Before further flight check the operation of each escape hatch lock mechanism by turning the external handle with the internal handle in the stowed position. The check required by this paragraph may be performed by the pilot.

(b) If an escape hatch lock mechanism is found to be inoperable during the check required by paragraph (a), before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repairs can be performed, secure the inoperable lock mechanism to the escape hatch in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Technical News sheet Series: CT(104) No. 222, Issue 1, dated March 15, 1971, or an FAA approved equivalent.

(c) Within the next 100 hourstime in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, secure the lock mechanism to each escape hatch in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., Technical News Sheet Series: CT(104) No. 222, Issue 1, dated March 15, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective September 21, 1971.

Affected TCDS · 1

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