AD 2003-08-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Various | Surplus Military | Airworthiness Directives; Various Surplus Military Airplanes Manufactured by Consolidated, Consolidated Vultee, and Convair |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the lower rear cap of the wing front spar, front spar web, and lower skin of the wings could result in structural failure of the wings and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for fatigue cracks in the specified wing components. Repair or replace any cracked parts with new parts. Conduct follow-on inspections at new intervals.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Surplus military airplanes manufactured by Consolidated, Consolidated Vultee, and Convair.
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