AD 2007-11-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model 228 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2007-11-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27295 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-013-AD
FR Citation
72 FR 28591

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model 228 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks were found on the centre section of fuselage frame 19. Fuselage frame 19 supports the rear side of the main landing gear (MLG). This condition, if not corrected, could cause collapse of frame 19, leading to subsequent collapse of a MLG.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the affected fuselage frame 19 using the instructions in Dornier 228 RUAG Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB-228-266. If any crack is found, contact RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH for FAA-approved repair instructions and incorporate the repair on the airplane before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200, Dornier 228-201, Dornier 228-202, and Dornier 228-212 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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