AD 60-09-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft

AD Number
60-09-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-C Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-CD Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-D Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation F-1 Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Bolts used to attach the forged aluminum scissors to the electrol nose gear were found to be brittle, which could cause failure and the nose wheel turning crosswise during landing.

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Required Actions

Replace bolts P/N 415-34330 with AN 5-26 bolts, AN 960 washers (two per bolt), and AN 310-5 nuts. Ensure the tightened nut does not cause binding.

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Compliance Time

not later than July 1, 1960

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Affected Aircraft

Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft, serial numbers 1 through 5678 incorporating Electrol Hose Gear with Aluminum Scissors.

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Federal Register Abstract

Nose gear bolts

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AD Number:
60-09-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft
Subject:
Nose gear bolts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Univair Aircraft Corporation
Model:
415-C | 415-CD | 415-D | F-1
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 60-09-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-09-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-09-02 FORNEY: Amdt. 137 Part 507 Federal Register April 30, 1960. Applies to Models Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 Through 5678 Incorporating Electrol Hose Gear With Aluminum Scissors.

Compliance required not later than July 1, 1960.

Bolts used to attach the forged aluminum scissors to the electrol nose gear were found to be brittle. To preclude failure of these bolts and the danger of the nose wheel turning crosswise during landing, the following shall be accomplished:

Replace bolts, P/N 415-34330, with AN 5-26 bolts, AN 960 washers (two per bolt) and AN 310-5 nuts. The tightened nut must not cause binding.

(Forney Service Bulletin No. 103 covers this same subject.)

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AD Number:
60-09-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft
Subject:
Nose gear bolts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Univair Aircraft Corporation
Model:
415-C | 415-CD | 415-D | F-1
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: 60-09-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-09-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-09-02 FORNEY: Amdt. 137 Part 507 Federal Register April 30, 1960. Applies to Models Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 Through 5678 Incorporating Electrol Hose Gear With Aluminum Scissors.

Compliance required not later than July 1, 1960.

Bolts used to attach the forged aluminum scissors to the electrol nose gear were found to be brittle. To preclude failure of these bolts and the danger of the nose wheel turning crosswise during landing, the following shall be accomplished:

Replace bolts, P/N 415-34330, with AN 5-26 bolts, AN 960 washers (two per bolt) and AN 310-5 nuts. The tightened nut must not cause binding.

(Forney Service Bulletin No. 103 covers this same subject.)

FOOTER:

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