AD 47-36-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | P. V. Shields | A-26B (Army) | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS A-26B and A-26C Aircraft |
| aircraft | P. V. Shields | A-26C (Army) | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS A-26B and A-26C Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the wing bulkhead assemblies and subsequent loss of the ailerons.
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Required Actions
Machine face of boss on fitting assemblies P/N 4154028 and 4154028-1 to 0.335 inch, ream bore to 0.9007 +0.0000/-0.0005 inch, replace bearing AN 209K4A with self-aligning bearing P/N AN 200KS4 and stake in six places each side. Inspect bulkhead assemblies P/N 5153663 and 5153663-1 for cracks and replace if necessary by fabricating new bulkheads from 0.081-inch 24SO aluminum alloy sheet, heat-treating, and installing with specified rivets and fasteners. Ensure proper alignment and reinstall aileron with required washers or shims.
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Compliance Time
prior to November 15, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
DOUGLAS A-26B and A-26C Aircraft, all serial numbers.
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