AD 46-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1C3G | DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1CG | DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S4C4G | DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SC3G | DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SCG | DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks or flaws in the beryllium copper engine mount to firewall attach fittings (P/N 5-81486-4) could lead to engine separation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the engine mount to firewall attach fittings (P/N 5-81486-4) immediately and every 100 flight hours thereafter using a 4-power magnifying glass. Replace with P/N 1042764 if cracks or flaws are found or during the next engine change.
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Compliance Time
Immediately
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company DC3A-S1C3G, DC3A-S1CG, DC3A-S4C4G, DC3A-SC3G, DC3A-SCG aircraft with beryllium copper engine mount to firewall attach fittings installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mount
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft Subject: Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3A-S1C3G | DC3A-S1CG | DC3A-S4C4G | DC3A-SC3G | DC3A-SCG Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-12-02 DOUGLAS: (Was Service Note 12 of AD-669-3.) Applies to DC3A Aircraft. Inspection required immediately and every 100 hours thereafter on all aircraft which have beryllium copper engine mount to firewall attach fittings installed. Inspect the engine mount to firewall attach fittings, P/N 5-81486-4 (with 4-power magnifying glass min.) in the fillet of the spot face for cracks or flaws in the material. If evidence of defects are found, replace with P/N 1042764. If cracks are not found, inspect every 100 hours until next engine change. P/N 5-81486-4 should be replaced with P/N 1042764 at engine change. (Douglas Service Bulletin No. 238 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft Subject: Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3A-S1C3G | DC3A-S1CG | DC3A-S4C4G | DC3A-SC3G | DC3A-SCG Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-12-02 DOUGLAS: (Was Service Note 12 of AD-669-3.) Applies to DC3A Aircraft. Inspection required immediately and every 100 hours thereafter on all aircraft which have beryllium copper engine mount to firewall attach fittings installed. Inspect the engine mount to firewall attach fittings, P/N 5-81486-4 (with 4-power magnifying glass min.) in the fillet of the spot face for cracks or flaws in the material. If evidence of defects are found, replace with P/N 1042764. If cracks are not found, inspect every 100 hours until next engine change. P/N 5-81486-4 should be replaced with P/N 1042764 at engine change. (Douglas Service Bulletin No. 238 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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