AD 2013-18-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Airplanes

AD Number
2013-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0527
FR Citation
78 FR 56589

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks at the joint between the hinge pin sub-assembly and the lock pin of the main landing gear (MLG) lever hinge fitting (LHF).

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Required Actions

Inspect the MLG LHF for cracks using visual and fluorescent penetrant inspection methods. Replace the MLG if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 landings or 200 flight hours, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model P-180 airplanes.

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