AD 46-13-04

final rule
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DOUGLAS Model DC3

AD Number
46-13-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G102 DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G102A DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G103A DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G202A DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-S1C3G DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-S1CG DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-S4C4G DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-SC3G DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-SCG DOUGLAS Model DC3
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3C-R-1830-90C DOUGLAS Model DC3

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in landing gear rear brace strut fittings, P/N 230659, may occur due to stress or fatigue, potentially leading to structural failure of the landing gear assembly.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect all landing gear rear brace strut fittings (P/N 230659) for cracks prior to next flight. Repair cracks less than 1/8-inch by grinding or filing; remove and repair longer cracks by grinding welds and rewelding. Replace with P/N 4341810 to avoid future inspections.

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Compliance Time

prior to next flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company DC3 models except conversions from the C-47 Series, including DC3-G102, DC3-G102A, DC3-G103A, DC3-G202A, DC3A-S1C3G, DC3A-S1CG, DC3A-S4C4G, DC3A-SC3G, and others as listed.

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