AD 48-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Frakes Aviation | G-73 | GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Landing gear hydraulic hose failures due to chafing against the landing gear strut.
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Required Actions
Install landing gear hinge type flex hose guides Grumman P/N 109557-1 and 109557-2 in accordance with Grumman Service Bulletin No. 3 dated November 4, 1947.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours of operation
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Affected Aircraft
GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft, serial numbers J-1 through J-25.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Hydraulic Hose
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Hydraulic Hose Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Frakes Aviation Model: G-73 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-03-04 GRUMMAN: Applies to G-73 Aircraft Serial Numbers J-1 Through J-25. Compliance required within the next 100 hours of operation. To prevent landing gear hydraulic hose failures due to chafing against the landing gear strut, install landing gear hinge type flex hose guides Grumman P/N 109557-1 and 109557-2 in accordance with Grumman Service Bulletin No. 3 dated November 4, 1947. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Hydraulic Hose Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Frakes Aviation Model: G-73 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: 48-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: GRUMMAN Model G-73 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-03-04 GRUMMAN: Applies to G-73 Aircraft Serial Numbers J-1 Through J-25. Compliance required within the next 100 hours of operation. To prevent landing gear hydraulic hose failures due to chafing against the landing gear strut, install landing gear hinge type flex hose guides Grumman P/N 109557-1 and 109557-2 in accordance with Grumman Service Bulletin No. 3 dated November 4, 1947. FOOTER:
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