SIL 26-0237D 02-05 Interval

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TO:

OWNERS/OPERATORS

OWNERS/OPERATORS OF

OF PACIFIC

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC

SCIENTIFIC

COMPANY AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS.

SUBJECT:

SUBJECT: INFORMATION

INFORMATION REGARDING

REGARDING HYDROSTATIC

HYDROSTATIC

TEST, WEIGHT CHECK, AND UNIT SERVICING

INTERVALS.

PURPOSE:

PURPOSE: THIS

THIS SERVICE

SERVICE INFORMATION

INFORMATION LETTER

LETTER (SIL)

(SIL)

ADVISES OWNERS/OPERATORS OF

MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

IN-SERVICE UNIT MAINTENANCE.

1. INTRODUCTION

This document outlines in-service unit maintenance of Pacific Scientific products.

This document was

This document was written due to

written due to the cancellation of FAA

the cancellation of FAA Order 8000.40D.

Order 8000.40D. This

This

Service Information Letter will replace SIL 26-1115B, and is supplied in support of

the ‘MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS” described in HBAW 02-01A

(Amended).

2. SCOPE/EFFECTIVITY

This SIL involves the entire Pacific Scientific pressure vessel productline and

technical documents.

technical documents. The focus of

The focus of HBAW 02-01

HBAW 02-01 is aimed at

is aimed at Pacific Scientific’s

Pacific Scientific’s

fire extinguisher productline.

3. REFERENCE

FAA

FAA Bulletin

Bulletin Number:

Number: HBAW

HBAW 02-01

02-01 (background

(background information)

information)

CFR

CFR 14

14 Parts

Parts 91,121,125,129,129.14, and

91,121,125,129,129.14, and 135

135 (air

(air operations)

operations)

CFR 49

CFR 49 Parts 100

Parts 100 to 185

to 185 (transportation regulations)

(transportation regulations)

Pacific

Pacific Scientific SIL

Scientific SIL 26-0236

26-0236 (weldment warranty)

(weldment warranty)

Pacific Scientific

Pacific Scientific SB

SB 26-1121

26-1121 (OEM

(OEM parts)

parts)

Pacific Scientific SIL 26-0233 (cartridge information)

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4. DEFINITIONS

Appliance

Appliance – Any component when installed on an airframe.

– Any component when installed on an airframe.

Component –

Component – Any unit t

Any unit that perfor

hat performs a task o

ms a task on the airf

n the airframe.

rame.

Sub-component –

Sub-component – Any sub

Any subpart, subs

part, subsystem, or i

ystem, or item, includ

tem, included in or a

ed in or attached to

ttached to a

a

component sometimes called a detail part.

Pressure Vessel

Pressure Vessel – Any co

– Any component t

mponent that can c

hat can contain mat

ontain material und

erial under high

er high

pressure.

Hazardous Material Shipment

Hazardous Material Shipment – Any component presented for shipment that is

– Any component presented for shipment that is

considered a safety risk when not installed on an airframe.

Hermetic Fire Extinguisher Unit

Hermetic Fire Extinguisher Unit – A fire extinguisher unit that is seal by welded

– A fire extinguisher unit that is seal by welded

joints.

Non-Hermetic Fire Extinguisher Unit

Non-Hermetic Fire Extinguisher Unit – A fire extinguisher unit that is sealed by

– A fire extinguisher unit that is sealed by

rubber rings.

rubber rings. Rubber sealing rings should

Rubber sealing rings should be replaced every

be replaced every 5 years.

5 years.

Hydrostatic Test

Hydrostatic Test – A test to insure the soundness of the pressure vessel.

– A test to insure the soundness of the pressure vessel.

(weldment)

(weldment) Pacific Scientific and 49 CFR only recognizes the water jacket

Pacific Scientific and 49 CFR only recognizes the water jacket

volumetric expansion method of testing.

Weldment

Weldment – The pressure vessel unit that needs hydrostatic test.

– The pressure vessel unit that needs hydrostatic test.

Cartridge

Cartridge – Also known as “squib” is the primary fire extinguisher activator.

– Also known as “squib” is the primary fire extinguisher activator.

Cartridges are

Cartridges are hermetically and non-hermetically sealed.

hermetically and non-hermetically sealed. Cartridges are

Cartridges are life

life

limited and must be considered when developing a maintenance program for fire

extinguisher units.

extinguisher units. See

See SIL

SIL 26-0233

26-0233

Weight Check

Weight Check – A form of testing the unit to insure proper amount of agent is

– A form of testing the unit to insure proper amount of agent is

contained in the unit.

5.

5. COMPLIANCE

COMPLIANCE

None required for

None required for this document.

this document. Governing rules of the

Governing rules of the host country (DOT,

host country (DOT,

FAA, JAA,

FAA, JAA, CAA )

CAA ) for handling and

for handling and transportation must be complied with.

transportation must be complied with. There

There

are different rules for high pressure vessels if installed as an “appliance” verses

tendered for

tendered for commercial shipping.

commercial shipping. Spare units

Spare units not in

not in full compliance with

full compliance with

regulations may not be transported commercially to be installed on an airframe.

Operators must carefully review local regulations for compliance.

6. TOOLS

None Required.

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7. Procedures

Please consult all governing agencies regulations (FAA, CAA, JAA, DOT) and

airframe manufactures regarding the

airframe manufactures regarding the interval between hydrostatic test.

interval between hydrostatic test. It is

It is the

the

responsibility of the owner/operators of this equipment to have absolute

understanding of all

understanding of all regulations.

regulations. This equipment is

This equipment is subject to different

subject to different rules

rules

when installed on an airframe verses being commercially transported.

Owner/Operators must consider country regulations, airframe specifications,

logistic fleet outstation supply requirements, and component maintenance

servicing.

8.

8. CONTACT,

CONTACT, COST,

COST, AND

AND AVAILABILITY

AVAILABILITY INFORMATION

INFORMATION

For any service issues please contact these sites information:

Pacific Scientific Aviation Services

11700 N.W. 102

ndnd

Rd

Miami, Florida 33178

(305) 477-4711

(305) 477-9799 fax

SITA: MIAPSXD

or

2156 W. Northwest Highway

Suite 314,

Dallas,

Dallas, Texas

Texas 75220

75220

(214) 574-4200

(214) 574-4210 fax

Pacific Scientific Ltd.

Howarth Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire SL6 1AP

United Kingdom

+44 (0) 1628 682 200 Phone

+44 (0) 1628 682 250 FAX

SITA: LHRPSCR

or

Unit 6 Hagen-Park

Miramstrasse 74

34123 Kassel

Germany

9. APPROVAL

None required.

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10. 10. PACIFIC

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC

SCIENTIFIC MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION

RECOMMENDATIONS

S

ALL RECOMMENDATIONS BY THIS MANUFACTURER ARE BASED

ON COMPONENTS THAT ARE FULLY COMPLIANT WITH AIRFRAME

MANUFACTURE

MANUFACTURER’S DESIGN

R’S DESIGN APPROVAL.

APPROVAL.

AIRFRAME MANUFACTURERS AIRCRAFT TYPE CERTIFICATION IS

PREDICATED ON THE USE OF QUALIFIED AND SPECIFICATION

COMPLIANT COMPONENTS AND SUB-COMPONENT PARTS ONLY.

AVAILABLE THIRD PARTY PMA PARTS MAY OR MAY NOT MEET

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA AND ARE

THEREFORE NOT RECOGNIZED BY THIS MANUFACTURER AS

CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING THE DESIGN COMPLIANCE OF THE

COMPONENT.

COMPONENT. USE OF PARTS

USE OF PARTS NOT MADE BY PA

NOT MADE BY PACIFIC SCIEN

CIFIC SCIENTIFIC IS

TIFIC IS

CONSIDERED NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ANY PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC

CMM.

CMM. PACIFIC

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC

SCIENTIFIC COMPANY

COMPANY WAIVES

WAIVES ALL WAR

ALL WARRANTIES,

RANTIES,

RESPONSIBILITY, OR LIABILITY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC PRODUCT THAT CONTAINS PARTS NOT MADE

BY PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC.

UNITS CONTAINING NON-OEM PARTS DO NOT QUALIFY TO USE

THESE

THESE “MANUFACTUR

“MANUFACTURER’S

ER’S RECOMMENDATI

RECOMMENDATIONS.”

ONS.”

THIS MANFUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDA

THIS MANFUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION IS

TION IS TO REMOVE FROM

TO REMOVE FROM

SERVICE ANY COMPONENT NOT IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN APPROVALS AS

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN APPROVALS AS DESCRIBED

DESCRIBED

BY THE RESPECTIVE APPLIANCE’S CMM / IPL, INCLUDING ALL

SUBCOMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN.

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10.

10. PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC MAINTENANCE

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION

RECOMMENDATIONS

S

ITEM

TYPE

TYPE OF

OF SERVICE

SERVICE

INTERVAL

Pneumatic Vessel Weldment

*Life Limit Based on 3HT

HYDROSTATIC TEST

REMOVE FROM SERVICE AFTER

24 YEARS

CONTACT PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC

24 YEAR LIFE AS DEFINED BY DOT 3HT

Non-Hermetic Fire Extinguisher

Low Pressure Warning Switch

Cartridge Life Limit

Weldment

O-RING REPLACEMENT

WEIGHT CHECK

LOW PRESSURE SWITCH

CHECK

CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

HYDROSTATIC TEST

NOT TO EXCEED 5 YEARS

HYDROSTATIC TEST OR BEFORE

INSTALLATION

FIRST YEAR AFTER INSTALLATION

EVERYOTHER YEAR THEREAFTER

ACCOMPLIS

ACCOMPLISH AT WEIGH

H AT WEIGHT CHECK

T CHECK

SEE SIL 26-0233

FROM FIRST MANUFACTURE DATE

NOT TO EXCEED 5 YEARS OR WHEN

DISCHARGED THEREAFTER NOT TO

EXCEED 5 YEARS OR WHEN

DISCHARGED

Hermetic Fire Extinguisher

Low Pressure Warning Switch

Cartridge Life Limit

Weldment

WEIGHT CHECK

LOW PRESSURE SWITCH

CHECK

CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

HYDROSTATIC TEST

HYDROSTATIC TEST OR BEFORE

INSTALLATION, EVERY

5 YEARS THEREAFTER

ACCOMPLIS

ACCOMPLISH AT WEIGH

H AT WEIGHT CHECK

T CHECK

SEE SIL 26-0233

FROM FIRST MANUFACTURE DATE

NOT TO EXCEED 10 YEARS OR WHEN

DISCHARGED THEREAFTER NOT TO

EXCEED 10 YEARS OR WHEN

DISCHARGED

Lavatory Fire Extinguisher

WEIGHT

WEIGHT CHECK

CHECK

PRIOR

PRIOR TO

TO INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION OR

OR 1

1 YEAR

YEAR

AFTER I

AFTER INSTALLATIO

NSTALLATION NOT TO

N NOT TO EXCEED

EXCEED

5 YEARS THEREAFTER

Diverter Valve

Cartridges Life Limit

O-RINGS REPLACEMENT

CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

EVERY TEN YEARS

SEE SIL 26-0233

Temperature Compensating

Regulator

O-RING REPLACEMENT

FLOW TEST

EVERY TEN YEARS

RETURN TO PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC

Any Pacific Scientific Component

containing unrecognized

sub-component parts

component parts

ANY AIRCR

ANY AIRCRAFT INST

AFT INSTALLATION

ALLATION

REMOVE F

REMOVE FROM SERV

ROM SERVICE UNTIL

ICE UNTIL

DESIGN COMPLIANCE IS MET

* Manufactured and

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ATTACHMENT

WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

Seller warrants its product(s) to the original purchaser and, in the case or original equipment manufacturers, to their original Seller warrants its product(s) to the original purchaser and, in the case or original equipment manufacturers, to their original customer, to be free from

customer, to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to be made in defects in material and workmanship and to be made in accordance with Buyer’s specifications whichaccordance with Buyer’s specifications which have been accepted in writing by Sell

have been accepted in writing by Seller. er. In no event, however, shall SelleIn no event, however, shall Seller be liable or have ar be liable or have any responsibility under suchny responsibility under such warranty if the product(s) has been improperly stored, installed, used or maintained, or if Buyer has permitted any unauthorized warranty if the product(s) has been improperly stored, installed, used or maintained, or if Buyer has permitted any unauthorized modifications, adjustments and /or repairs to such product(s), Seller’s obligation hereunder is limited solely to repairing or modifications, adjustments and /or repairs to such product(s), Seller’s obligation hereunder is limited solely to repairing or replacing (at its option), at its factory, any product(s), or parts thereof which prove to Seller’s satisfaction to be defective as a replacing (at its option), at its factory, any product(s), or parts thereof which prove to Seller’s satisfaction to be defective as a result of defective materials or workmanship within twelve (12) months from date of Seller’s invoice provided, however, that result of defective materials or workmanship within twelve (12) months from date of Seller’s invoice provided, however, that written notice of claimed defects shall have been given to Seller within thirty (30) days from the date any such defect is first written notice of claimed defects shall have been given to Seller within thirty (30) days from the date any such defect is first discovered.

discovered. The product(s) or parts(s) claimed to be defective mThe product(s) or parts(s) claimed to be defective must be returned to Seller, traust be returned to Seller, transportation prepaid by Buyer, withnsportation prepaid by Buyer, with written specification of the claimed defect.

written specification of the claimed defect. Evidence acceptable to SelleEvidence acceptable to Seller must be furnished that the claimed defects were notr must be furnished that the claimed defects were not caused by misuse, or neglect by anyone other than Seller.

caused by misuse, or neglect by anyone other than Seller. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OT

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES (EXCHER WARRANTIES (EXCEPT AS TO TITLE), EPT AS TO TITLE), WHETHER WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY

OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH AND TO THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH AND TO THE EXTENTEXTENT SPECIFIED HEREIN, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF SELLER. SPECIFIED HEREIN, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF SELLER. SELLER’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS QUOTATION AND ANY RESULTING SALE, ARISING SELLER’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS QUOTATION AND ANY RESULTING SALE, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR NEGLIGENCE, SHALL NOT EXCEED

NEGLIGENCE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE SPECIFIED HEREIN OF THE PRICE SPECIFIED HEREIN OF THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE TO THETO THE CLAIM, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE FOR CLAIM, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING FROM INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT(S), INCREASED OPERATING COSTS, LOSS OF LOSS RESULTING FROM INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT(S), INCREASED OPERATING COSTS, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL PRODUCTION, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR OF ANY NATURE ARISING OR RESULTING FROM THE DAMAGES, WHETHER SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR OF ANY NATURE ARISING OR RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, REMOVAL, REPAIR, OPERATION, USE OR BREAKDOWN OF THE

PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, REMOVAL, REPAIR, OPERATION, USE OR BREAKDOWN OF THE PRODUCT(S), OR PRODUCT(S), OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE.

ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE. The foregoing warranty shall also apply

The foregoing warranty shall also apply to products or parts which have been to products or parts which have been repaired or replaced pursuant to such warranty for repaired or replaced pursuant to such warranty for a period of twelve (12) months from and after the date such repaired or replaced products or parts are shipped by Seller a period of twelve (12) months from and after the date such repaired or replaced products or parts are shipped by Seller provided, however, that such warranty shall cover only the spec

provided, however, that such warranty shall cover only the specified items repaired or replaceified items repaired or replaced.d. Seller does not warrant (except

Seller does not warrant (except as to title) any fabrics or as to title) any fabrics or plastic materials.plastic materials. No

No person person including any including any agent or agent or representative of representative of Seller, is Seller, is authorized to authorized to make any make any representation or representation or warranty warranty on on behalf of behalf of Seller concerning any products manufactured by Seller, except to refer purchasers to this warranty.

Seller concerning any products manufactured by Seller, except to refer purchasers to this warranty.

The only warranty applicable to products not manufactured by Seller, if any, shall be the warranty of the manufacturer or The only warranty applicable to products not manufactured by Seller, if any, shall be the warranty of the manufacturer or supplier thereof.

supplier thereof. Pacific Scientific Company waives all warranties, responsibility, or liability for the performance of anyPacific Scientific Company waives all warranties, responsibility, or liability for the performance of any Pacific Scientific product that contains parts not