AD 76-07-09

Airworthiness directive · Radio Magnetic Indicator · Collins Radio Magnetic Indicator

Effective
April 19, 1976
Model
Radio Magnetic Indicator
Product
Appliance
Amendment
39-2570

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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76-07-09 COLLINS: Amendment 39-2570. Applies to Collins Model 332C-10 Radio Magnetic Indicator (part numbers and serial numbers listed below) installed on various aircraft makes and models equipped with 24 V electrical systems:

Collins Part No. Serial No. 622-0555-001 729 and below 622-0555-002 963 and below 622-0555-003 3593 and below, 3595 thru 3600,

3602 thru 3611, 3613 thru 3628 622-0555-004 3693 and below, 3695 thru 3706 622-0555-005 3252 and below 622-0555-006 4156 and below 622-0555-007 3208 and below, 3210 thru 3231,

3233 thru 3239 622-0555-008 2805 and below

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To preclude possible erroneous VOR bearing information presentation, with no flag warning, when 26 VAC input power is lost, accomplish the following:

A) Within 50 hours" time in service in service after the effective date of this AD, determine if the 332C-10 Radio Magnetic Indicator(s) is (are) installed, and if so, whether modified in accordance with Collins 332C-10 Radio Magnetic Indicator (622-0555-XXX) Service Bulletin No. 6, dated February 16, 1976, or later approved revision. On those units not modified in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 6, prior to further flight, install a placard on glass face of the magnetic indicator which reads:

"USE ADF MODE ONLY"

and operate the unit in accordance with this limitation.

NOTE: Indicators which have been modified in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 6 will have the No. 6 removed from the modification plate attached to the unit.

B) On or before January 1, 1977, modify the 332C-10 indicators(s) in accordance with Collins 332C-10 Radio Magnetic Indicator (622-0555-XXX) Service Bulletin No. 6, dated February 16, 1976, or later approved revisions.

C) When Paragraph B has been accomplished, compliance with Paragraph A is no longer required.

D) Any alternate method of compliance with this AD must be approvedby the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

This amendment becomes effective April 19, 1976.

Registered aircraft

No registered aircraft matched this AD’s modelsForeign aircraft aren’t included, and ADs on propellers and appliances aren’t matched by model.