AD 59-12-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Revo, Incorporated | Colonial C-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Colonial Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Revo, Incorporated | Colonial C-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Colonial Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Plastic control surface hinge pin locks may crack, allowing the hinge pin to work out.
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Required Actions
Inspect control surface hinge pin locks before next flight. Replace cracked plastic locks with 0.025 2024-T3 aluminum alloy or equivalent. All plastic locks must be replaced within the next 10 hours of operation with metal locks of specified material.
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Compliance Time
before further operation
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Federal Register Abstract
Plastic Control Surface Locks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-12-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-12-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Colonial Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft Subject: Plastic Control Surface Locks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Revo, Incorporated Model: Colonial C-1 | Colonial C-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-12-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-12-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Colonial Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-12-05 COLONIAL: Applies to Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 Through 132. Compliance required as indicated. Due to a recent incident where the plastic lock for the control surface hinge pin cracked, thus making it possible for the hinge pin to work out, the following inspection and replacement of all plastic locks is required. Prior to next flight inspect the control surface hinge pin locks. (1) If made of metal, no further action necessary. (2) If made of plastic material inspect for cracks. Parts found cracked must be replaced with locks fabricated of 0.025 2024-T3 aluminum alloy material or equivalent before further operation. (3) All plastic locks must be replaced within the next 10 hours of operation with metal locks fabricated of 0.025 2024-T3 aluminum alloy material or equivalent. (Colonial Service Bulletin No. 15 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-12-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-12-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Colonial Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft Subject: Plastic Control Surface Locks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Revo, Incorporated Model: Colonial C-1 | Colonial C-2 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: 59-12-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-12-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Colonial Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-12-05 COLONIAL: Applies to Models C-1 and C-2 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 Through 132. Compliance required as indicated. Due to a recent incident where the plastic lock for the control surface hinge pin cracked, thus making it possible for the hinge pin to work out, the following inspection and replacement of all plastic locks is required. Prior to next flight inspect the control surface hinge pin locks. (1) If made of metal, no further action necessary. (2) If made of plastic material inspect for cracks. Parts found cracked must be replaced with locks fabricated of 0.025 2024-T3 aluminum alloy material or equivalent before further operation. (3) All plastic locks must be replaced within the next 10 hours of operation with metal locks fabricated of 0.025 2024-T3 aluminum alloy material or equivalent. (Colonial Service Bulletin No. 15 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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