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whichever occurs first after the effective date of this Directive, then at intervals not exceeding 6 months, until compliance is shown with Requirement 2(b) of this Directive.

                  2. (b) During the next proof test to be performed no later than within 5 years following manufacture or the last proof test.

                3. Before installation in an aircraft after the effective date of this Directive.
             This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 1 September 2005.
Background:  This Directive is in response to cases of loss of weight of fire extinguishers with similar technical definition, discovered during weighing operations.

             These cases of loss of weight are due to leaks caused by corrosion under the welded identification plates.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

21 July 2005