AD 60-23-02
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46A | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46D | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46F | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46R | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46E | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | C-46/CW20-T | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. |
| aircraft | Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation | Super C-46/CW20-T | Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. |
Unsafe Condition
Unapproved inspection openings approximately 3 inches by 5 inches in the wing rear spar web at the inboard flap actuator.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the rear face of the rear spar web at flap actuators by extending flaps prior to further flight. Cargo aircraft with unapproved openings must have an approved repair within 25 flight hours; passenger aircraft must have repairs before next passenger flight. Inspections after each landing are required for cargo aircraft pending repair, and special flight permits may be obtained for ferrying.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight (initial inspection); within not more than 25 flight hours for cargo aircraft; before next flight with passengers for passenger aircraft.
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Affected Aircraft
CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft models C-46A, C-46D, C-46F, C-46R, C-46E, C-46/CW20-T, Super C-46/CW20-T.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Actuator
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. Subject: Flap Actuator Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/04/1960 Make: Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Air...Show more Model: C-46A | C-46D | C-46F | C-46R | C-46E | C-46/CW20-T | Super C-46/CW20-T 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: 60-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 4, 1960. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-23-02 CURTISS-WRIGHT: Amdt. 217 Part 507 Federal Register November 4, 1960. Applies to all C-46 Series aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of recent inspections of C-46 aircraft, unapproved inspection openings approximately 3 inches by 5 inches have been found in the wing rear spar web at the inboard flap actuator. (a) Prior to further flight visually inspect rear face of rear spar web at flap actuators by extending flap. (b) Cargo aircraft found to have unapproved openings in the rear spar web must have an approved repair accomplished within not more than 25 flight hours. Pending accomplishment of an approved repair the inspection in paragraph (a) must be accomplished after each landing and further flight not authorized if cracks or other damage are found. (c) Passenger aircraft found to have unapproved openings in the rear spar web must have an approved repair accomplished before next flight with passengers. Special flight permits may be obtained for the purpose of permitting aircraft to be ferried to a base where repairs can be made. This airworthiness directive sent by telegram to all known air carrier operators of Curtiss- Wright C-46 Series aircraft on October 21, 1960. Effective on date of publication in the Federal Register to all persons not receiving telegram of October 21, 1960. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. Subject: Flap Actuator Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/04/1960 Make: Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Air...Show more Model: C-46A | C-46D | C-46F | C-46R | C-46E | C-46/CW20-T | Super C-46/CW20-T 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: 60-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 4, 1960. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-23-02 CURTISS-WRIGHT: Amdt. 217 Part 507 Federal Register November 4, 1960. Applies to all C-46 Series aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of recent inspections of C-46 aircraft, unapproved inspection openings approximately 3 inches by 5 inches have been found in the wing rear spar web at the inboard flap actuator. (a) Prior to further flight visually inspect rear face of rear spar web at flap actuators by extending flap. (b) Cargo aircraft found to have unapproved openings in the rear spar web must have an approved repair accomplished within not more than 25 flight hours. Pending accomplishment of an approved repair the inspection in paragraph (a) must be accomplished after each landing and further flight not authorized if cracks or other damage are found. (c) Passenger aircraft found to have unapproved openings in the rear spar web must have an approved repair accomplished before next flight with passengers. Special flight permits may be obtained for the purpose of permitting aircraft to be ferried to a base where repairs can be made. This airworthiness directive sent by telegram to all known air carrier operators of Curtiss- Wright C-46 Series aircraft on October 21, 1960. Effective on date of publication in the Federal Register to all persons not receiving telegram of October 21, 1960. FOOTER:
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