- Effective
- April 7, 1980
- Model
- Floatation Devices
- Product
- Appliance
- Amendment
- 39-3731
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The airworthiness directive
80-07-13 PACIFIC INFLATABLES COMPANY: Amendment 39-3731. P/N 4000 and P/N 4000E Series floatation devices.
Compliance is required as indicated.
To prevent the possible failure of the floatation device due to excessive age, accomplish the following:
a. Within 10 days' time in service from the effective date of this AD, remove from service all Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 and 4000E flotation devices.
b. As of the effective date of this AD, Pacific Inflatables Company P/N 4000 or 4000E floatation devices are not eligible for installation in aircraft.
This amendment becomes effective April 7, 1980.