AD 47-51-05
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46A | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46D | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46F | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46R | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46E | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46/CW20-T | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | Super C-46/CW20-T | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The aileron horns part 20-050-5715 have failed due to cracking of the horn between the attaching bolt holes and the outer edge.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine if the aileron horn part has been replaced by P/N SK-10213. If not, replace part 20-050-5715 with a machined horn manufactured from 24ST material per Curtiss-Wright Drawing No. SK-10213.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft equipped with Aileron Horn Assembly, Curtiss-Wright P/N 20-050-5715
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Horn
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-51-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-51-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft Subject: Aileron Horn Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Air...Show more Model: C-46A | C-46D | C-46F | C-46R | C-46E | C-46/CW20-T | Super C-46/CW20-T 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: 47-51-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-51-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-51-05 CURTISS-WRIGHT Applies to Model C-46 Series Aircraft Equipped with Aileron Horn Assembly, Curtiss-Wright P/N 20-050-5715. Compliance required within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment unless already accomplished. The aileron horns part 20-050-5715 have failed due to cracking of the horn between the attaching bolt holes and the outer edge. Inspection should be made to determine if this part has been replaced by P/N SK-10213. If not, part 20-050-5715 which is a casting should be replaced by a machined horn manufactured from 24ST material in accordance with Curtiss-Wright Drawing No. SK-10213. (Army Technical Order 01-25L-102 also covers this same subject.) Revised December 28, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-51-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-51-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft Subject: Aileron Horn Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Air...Show more Model: C-46A | C-46D | C-46F | C-46R | C-46E | C-46/CW20-T | Super C-46/CW20-T 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: 47-51-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-51-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-51-05 CURTISS-WRIGHT Applies to Model C-46 Series Aircraft Equipped with Aileron Horn Assembly, Curtiss-Wright P/N 20-050-5715. Compliance required within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment unless already accomplished. The aileron horns part 20-050-5715 have failed due to cracking of the horn between the attaching bolt holes and the outer edge. Inspection should be made to determine if this part has been replaced by P/N SK-10213. If not, part 20-050-5715 which is a casting should be replaced by a machined horn manufactured from 24ST material in accordance with Curtiss-Wright Drawing No. SK-10213. (Army Technical Order 01-25L-102 also covers this same subject.) Revised December 28, 1964. FOOTER:
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