AD 2006-03-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Hamburger Flugzeugbau GmbH Model HFB 320 HANSA Airplanes

AD Number
2006-03-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22401
FR Citation
71 FR 6342

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hamburger Flugzeugbau GmbH Model HFB 320 HANSA Airworthiness Directives; Hamburger Flugzeugbau GmbH Model HFB 320 HANSA Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

All airplanes in operation might have met or exceeded the designed life limit for the primary structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the Limitations section of the HFB 320 Hansa Airplane Flight Manual to prohibit operation beyond 15,000 total flight cycles or 15,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. Contact the FAA for approval of analysis to substantiate continued safe operation beyond the designed life limit.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Hamburger Flugzeugbau GmbH Model HFB 320 HANSA airplanes, certificated in any category.

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