AD 2009-20-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH Models Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200, Dornier 228-201, and Dornier 228-202 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-20-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0574
FR Citation
74 FR 49801

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH Models Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200, Dornier 228-201, and Dornier 228-202 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A stub axle failure of the main landing gear on a Dornier 228-200 aeroplane was reported, with investigations revealing that the fracture of the axle—manufacturer Part Number (P/N) A-511000B28B—was due to fatigue.

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Required Actions

Inspect the main landing gear (MLG) stub axle within the next 14 days after November 3, 2009. If any P/N A-511000B28B stub axle is found, replace the axle or the housing assembly with a new axle P/N A-511000C28B before accumulation of 9,500 total landings on the axle, or before further flight if total landings exceed 9,500.

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Compliance Time

Within 14 days after November 3, 2009, for inspection. Replacement must occur before accumulation of 9,500 total landings on the axle, or before further flight if total landings exceed 9,500.

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Affected Aircraft

DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH Models Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200, Dornier 228-201, and Dornier 228-202 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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