AD 60-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose rivets in the rudder and elevator tension regulator assembly (P/N 0501101-0 or 0501101-1) could lead to failure of the elevator bellcrank attachment.
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Required Actions
Replace 'cherry' rivets attaching the elevator bellcrank to tension regulator assembly with bolts, P/N 27-720003-9. Prohibit further use of AN 470DD rivets in this assembly. If AN 470DD rivets are replaced or removed, they must be replaced with the specified bolts.
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Compliance Time
February 15, 1960
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B, Serial Numbers 1 to 64 inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Rivets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes Subject: Elevator Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-03 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 94 Part 507 Federal Register January 29, 1960. Applies to Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B, Serial Numbers 1 to 64 inclusive. Compliance required by February 15, 1960. As a result of investigation of loose rivets in the rudder and elevator tension regulator assembly, P/N 0501101-0 or 0501101-1, the following must be accomplished: Replace "cherry" rivets attaching the elevator bellcrank to tension regulator assembly with bolts, P/N 27-720003-9. Assemblies already modified by replacing the "Cherry" rivets with AN 470DD rivets are acceptable. However, further use of AN 470DD rivets in this assembly is prohibited due to the difficulty of installing these rivets without seriously damaging the bellcrank. If AN 470DD rivets are replaced or removed, they shall be replaced with bolts, P/N 27-720003-9. (Fairchild Service Bulletin No. 27-16, revised September 8, 1959, covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes Subject: Elevator Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B 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: 60-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-03 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 94 Part 507 Federal Register January 29, 1960. Applies to Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B, Serial Numbers 1 to 64 inclusive. Compliance required by February 15, 1960. As a result of investigation of loose rivets in the rudder and elevator tension regulator assembly, P/N 0501101-0 or 0501101-1, the following must be accomplished: Replace "cherry" rivets attaching the elevator bellcrank to tension regulator assembly with bolts, P/N 27-720003-9. Assemblies already modified by replacing the "Cherry" rivets with AN 470DD rivets are acceptable. However, further use of AN 470DD rivets in this assembly is prohibited due to the difficulty of installing these rivets without seriously damaging the bellcrank. If AN 470DD rivets are replaced or removed, they shall be replaced with bolts, P/N 27-720003-9. (Fairchild Service Bulletin No. 27-16, revised September 8, 1959, covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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