# AD 78-22-04: Emergency Exit Window

- Type: Airworthiness directive
- Status: Current
- Products: Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440 with STC SA1096WE or 2 others
- Effective: November 1, 1978
- Superseded by: Nothing supersedes this AD
- Product type: Aircraft, Large airplane
- Amendment: 39-3326
- Registered aircraft: 12 may be affected, by airframe or engine model (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/748EB10B9C6A7516862569B5006ED97F.0001
- DRS record last changed: May 30, 2024
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-04

## The airworthiness directive

78-22-04 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amendment 39-3326. Applies to Models 340 and 440 airplanes, including those modified for turbopropeller power in accordance with STC SA1096WE and SA4-1100, which have been modified to incorporate interiors in accordance with STC SA896EA, certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated.

To assure release of the operator's hand after removal of the emergency exit window, accomplish the following:

a. Within the next 10 hours in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless previously accomplished, remove the emergency exit interior trim panel Magee Plastics Company P/N 9675-WPE. If a replacement trim panel is installed, it must be P/N 9675- WPE-1 or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch/FAA, Eastern Region.

b. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to authorize operation of the aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD.

NOTE: Magee Plastics Company Service letter dated August 11, 1978, entitled "Magee Mashell Interior Kit for the Convair Part Number 96123-STC SA896EA" pertains to this subject.

This amendment is effective November 1, 1978.

## Affected data sheets (1) (OpenAirDocs)

The type certificate data sheets whose models the AD names.

- [TCDS 6A6](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/6A6): Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.; names 2 of 6 models: 340, 440

## Registered aircraft it may apply to (OpenAirDocs)

Matched by airframe and engine model; the AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- Aircraft: 12 (12 by airframe model, 0 by engine model)
- Makers: Convair 12

Models with the most aircraft:

- [Convair 340](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340): 7 aircraft (airframe model)
- [Convair 440](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440): 5 aircraft (airframe model)

All 2 models: https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-04/models.md
Every aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-04/aircraft.md

## Related documents

- [STC SA1096WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1096WE): Rolls Royce Dart 542-4 engines with Dowty Rotol (c) R245/4-40-4.5/13 or (c) R259/4-40-4.5/17 propellers and associated modifications.. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd, Named in the applicability
- [STC SA4-1100](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1100): Installation of Allison model 501-D13D, 501-D13H, or 501-D22G engines and related changes.. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd, Named in the applicability
- [STC SA896EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA896EA): Installation of Marshell interior kit assembly No. 96123.. Magee Plastics Company, Named in the applicability

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