AD 53-23-01

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

CONVAIR Model 240 Airplanes

AD Number
53-23-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 240 Series CONVAIR Model 240 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failures of the nose landing gear clutch plate P/N 240-5250117 have resulted in damage to the fuselage and exposed flight control components to possible damage.

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Required Actions

Inspect the nose landing gear clutch plate P/N 240-5250117 at each No. 1 inspection using magnetic particle, dye penetrant, or equivalent methods. Replace damaged parts with new parts of the same number or comply with Service Bulletin 240-332 installing P/N 240-5257113 to discontinue inspections.

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Compliance Time

at each No. 1 inspection (regular inspection period nearest 100 hours)

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Affected Aircraft

All Model 240 Airplanes

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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