AD 59-05-02

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Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft

AD Number
59-05-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Faulty readings from the oil dipstick used in oil tank P/N 4LT.475A/1 with Modification PP.173 could result in low oil content leading to oil starvation and engine seizure during prolonged flights.

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Required Actions

Remove dipsticks from oil tanks with Modification PP.173, rework by filing a notch 4.15 inches from the base, obliterate existing one-quarter and one-half marks, and add a stamped arrow with '6 US gallons minimum accurate reading' marking. Rework must be done prior to fitment to aircraft.

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Compliance Time

as soon as possible but not later than March 30, 1959

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Affected Aircraft

de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd.'s D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and other series with Modification PP.173 embodied in oil tanks.

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Federal Register Abstract

Oil Dipstick Modification

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
Subject:
Oil Dipstick Modification
Status:
Current
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Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The
Model:
D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small 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: 59-05-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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AD NUMBER:   59-05-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
59-05-02 de HAVILLAND: Applies to All Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft With Modification PP.173 Embodied.

Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than March 30, 1959.

(1) A case has been reported where faulty readings were obtained from the dipstick used in an oil tank P/N 4LT.475A/1, in which Modification PP.173 was embodied. This would result in low oil content which, on prolonged flights, might give rise to oil starvation with consequent engine seizure.

(2) Within the period stated above, dipsticks must be removed from oil tanks with Modification PP.173 embodied and reworked as follows: (a) Measure along the dipstick a distance of 4.15 inches from the base and file a notch or deep score mark at this point. (This position also falls 0.65-inch above existing one-half mark.) (b) Obliterate the existing one- quarter and one-half marks. (c) Add a stamped arrow pointing to the notch or score mark followed by this marking "6 US gallons minimum accurate reading".

(3) The above rework must be accomplished on spar oil tanks prior to fitment to aircraft.

The British Air Registration Board considers this mandatory. The FAA concurs with this action and considers compliance therewith mandatory.

(de Havilland TNS CT (104) No. 158 Issue 2 covers the same subject.)

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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft
Subject:
Oil Dipstick Modification
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The
Model:
D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small 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: 59-05-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   59-05-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives;de Havilland 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
59-05-02 de HAVILLAND: Applies to All Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft With Modification PP.173 Embodied.

Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than March 30, 1959.

(1) A case has been reported where faulty readings were obtained from the dipstick used in an oil tank P/N 4LT.475A/1, in which Modification PP.173 was embodied. This would result in low oil content which, on prolonged flights, might give rise to oil starvation with consequent engine seizure.

(2) Within the period stated above, dipsticks must be removed from oil tanks with Modification PP.173 embodied and reworked as follows: (a) Measure along the dipstick a distance of 4.15 inches from the base and file a notch or deep score mark at this point. (This position also falls 0.65-inch above existing one-half mark.) (b) Obliterate the existing one- quarter and one-half marks. (c) Add a stamped arrow pointing to the notch or score mark followed by this marking "6 US gallons minimum accurate reading".

(3) The above rework must be accomplished on spar oil tanks prior to fitment to aircraft.

The British Air Registration Board considers this mandatory. The FAA concurs with this action and considers compliance therewith mandatory.

(de Havilland TNS CT (104) No. 158 Issue 2 covers the same subject.)

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