AD 56-18-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | P. V. Shields | A-26B (Army) | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Models A-26B and A-26C Aircraft |
| aircraft | P. V. Shields | A-26C (Army) | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Models A-26B and A-26C Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the nose gear cross beam assembly at the inboard end of the trunnion journal.
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Required Actions
Remove the nose wheel cross beam assembly (P/N 5280335, 5280336, 5123942, or 5123943), inspect the 5-inch outboard portion of the beam and trunnion assembly using magnetic particle, dye penetrant, or x-ray inspection equipment for cracks, and replace any cracked assemblies.
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Compliance Time
prior to September 5, 1956, and each periodic inspection thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
DOUGLAS All Models A-26B and A-26C Aircraft with nose wheel cross beam assemblies P/N 5280335, 5280336, 5123942, or 5123943
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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