AD 60-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | 75 (Army PT-13) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | A75J1 (Army PT-18) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | A75L3 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | A75L300 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | A75N1 (Army PT-17, -17A, Navy N2S-1, -4) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | B75 (Navy N2S-5) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | B75N1 (Navy N2S-3) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | D75N1 (Army PT-27) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | E75 (Army PT-13D, Navy N2S-5, PT-13D/N2S-5) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | E75N1 (Army PT-13D, Navy N2S-5, PT-13D/N2S-5) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division | IB75A | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked fuselage longerons and fuselage diagonal bracing in the vicinity of the lower wing front spar attach fittings
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the fuselage longerons and fuselage diagonal bracing for cracks near the lower wing front spar attach fittings. Repair or replace all cracked structural members in accordance with CAR 18.
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Compliance Time
not later than June 1, 1960, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division Model 75 Series Aircraft operated in Restricted Category with a gross weight exceeding 3,200 pounds
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Federal Register Abstract
Longeron Cracks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft Subject: Longeron Cracks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division Model: 75 (Army PT-13) | A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C) | A75J1 (Army PT-18) | A75L3 | A75L300 | A75N1 (Army...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: 60-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-08-02 BOEING: Amdt. 131 Part 507 Federal Register April 9, 1960. Applies to All Model 75 Series Aircraft Operated in Restricted Category With a Gross Weight Exceeding 3,200 Pounds. Compliance required not later than June 1, 1960, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter. Due to reports of cracked longerons, the following shall be accomplished: Visually inspect the fuselage longerons and fuselage diagonal bracing for cracks in the vicinity of the lower wing front spar attach fittings. All cracked structural members shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with CAR 18. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft Subject: Longeron Cracks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division Model: 75 (Army PT-13) | A75 (Army PT-13A, -13B, -13C) | A75J1 (Army PT-18) | A75L3 | A75L300 | A75N1 (Army...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: 60-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING All Model 75 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-08-02 BOEING: Amdt. 131 Part 507 Federal Register April 9, 1960. Applies to All Model 75 Series Aircraft Operated in Restricted Category With a Gross Weight Exceeding 3,200 Pounds. Compliance required not later than June 1, 1960, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter. Due to reports of cracked longerons, the following shall be accomplished: Visually inspect the fuselage longerons and fuselage diagonal bracing for cracks in the vicinity of the lower wing front spar attach fittings. All cracked structural members shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with CAR 18. FOOTER:
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