AD 46-12-02

final rule

DOUGLAS Model DC3A Aircraft

AD Number
46-12-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.)


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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.)


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