AD 61-14-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 500 Aircraft

AD Number
61-14-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: July 7, 1961

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 500 Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 500 Aircraft
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 500-A Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 500 Aircraft
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 500-B Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 500 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in angles P/N 5620023-7, -8, -9, and -10 near Huck bolts attaching to upper and lower mount fittings P/N 3620025-1 and -2.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect angles P/N 5620023-7, -8, -9, and -10 near Huck bolts for cracks. If cracks found, incorporate reinforcement per Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 68A or equivalent before further flight. Reinforced angles with FAA approval need not be reinspected.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter

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Affected Aircraft

Twin Commander Aircraft LLC Model 500, 500-A, 500-B aircraft with angles P/N 5620023-7, -8, -9, -10 and mount fittings P/N 3620025-1 and -2

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