AD 61-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22 | CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft |
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22M | CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the forward engine mount support fitting P/N 22-02593-1 permits the engine to rotate with the forward end coming to rest on the bottom of the engine pod structure.
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Required Actions
Inspect P/N 22-02593-1 by dye penetrant, magnetic particle inspection, or equivalent for cracks and material defects within the next 250 hours' time in service and at intervals of 250 hours' time in service thereafter. Replace the part prior to further flight if cracks or material defects are found. Replace with P/N 22-022593-3 or FAA approved equivalent to discontinue inspections.
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Compliance Time
within the next 250 hours' time in service and at intervals of 250 hours' time in service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 22 (880) Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mount Support Fitting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft Subject: Engine Mount Support Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1961 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 22 | 22M Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-10-02 CONVAIR: Amdt. 283 Part 507 Federal Register May 11, 1961. Applies to All Model 22 (880) Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Two cases of failure of the forward engine mount support fitting P/N 22-02593-1, have been reported. Failure of this part permits the engine to rotate with the forward end coming to rest on the bottom of the engine pod structure. (a) Unless P/N 22-02593-3 or an FAA approved equivalent has already been installed, within the next 250 hours' time in service and at intervals of 250 hours' time in service thereafter, remove and inspect by means of dye penetrant or magnetic particle inspection, or equivalent, P/N 22-02593-1 for cracks and/or material defects. If cracks and/or material defects are found, the part must be replaced prior to further flight. (b) When P/N 22-02593-1 has been replaced with P/N 22-02593-3 or FAA approved equivalent, the inspection required above may be discontinued. (Convair Service Bulletin No. A71-2 covers this same subject.) This directive effective May 11, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft Subject: Engine Mount Support Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1961 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 22 | 22M 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: 61-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: CONVAIR Model 22 (880) Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-10-02 CONVAIR: Amdt. 283 Part 507 Federal Register May 11, 1961. Applies to All Model 22 (880) Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Two cases of failure of the forward engine mount support fitting P/N 22-02593-1, have been reported. Failure of this part permits the engine to rotate with the forward end coming to rest on the bottom of the engine pod structure. (a) Unless P/N 22-02593-3 or an FAA approved equivalent has already been installed, within the next 250 hours' time in service and at intervals of 250 hours' time in service thereafter, remove and inspect by means of dye penetrant or magnetic particle inspection, or equivalent, P/N 22-02593-1 for cracks and/or material defects. If cracks and/or material defects are found, the part must be replaced prior to further flight. (b) When P/N 22-02593-1 has been replaced with P/N 22-02593-3 or FAA approved equivalent, the inspection required above may be discontinued. (Convair Service Bulletin No. A71-2 covers this same subject.) This directive effective May 11, 1961. FOOTER:
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