AD 61-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the wing rear false spar web adjacent to the wing-to-fuselage attachment P/N 14W253/4
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Required Actions
Conduct an X-ray or visual inspection for cracks in accordance with de Havilland Technical News Sheet CT(114) No. W.10 Issue 2 within 250 hours' time in service after the effective date. Repeat inspections every 600 hours' time in service. Repair cracks as specified: less than 1/2 inch within next wing removal, 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches within 300 hours, and over 1 1/2 inches within 150 hours.
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Compliance Time
within 250 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive and at each 600 hours' time in service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA, D.H.114 Heron Series 2X aircraft without Modification No. 1454
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Rear Spar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft Subject: Wing Rear Spar Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: November 2, 1961 Citation Publish Date: 11/02/1961 Effective Date: 12/04/1961 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-23-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: November 2, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft ACTION: Final Rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 4, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-23-03 DE HAVILLAND: Amdt. 358 Part 507 Federal Register November 2, 1961. Applies to All Heron Model 114 Aircraft Without Modification No. 1454. Compliance required as indicated. (a) Cases have occurred of cracking of the wing rear false spar web adjacent to the wing-to-fuselage attachment P/N 14W253/4. To preclude failure of the spar, an X-ray or visual inspection for cracks must be conducted in accordance with de Havilland Technical News Sheet CT(114) No. W.10 Issue 2, within the next 250 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive and at each 600 hours' time in service thereafter. If cracks are found, repair in accordance with de Havilland Drawing RD14W 224, Issue 4, or subsequent, within the time in service given in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (1) Cracks less than 1/2 inch in length must be repaired at the next wing removal and the inspection in (a) must be made every 600 hours' time in service in the interim between the inspection and the wing removal. (2) Cracks of 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches in length must be repaired within 300 hours' time in service after the inspection. (3) Cracks exceeding 1 1/2 inches in length must be repaired within the next 150 hours' time in service after the inspection. (b) The special inspection in (a) is no longer required when the repair per Drawing RD 14W 224, Issue 4, or subsequent, has been incorporated. (de Havilland Technical News Sheet CT(114) No. W.10 Issue 2 dated July 24, 1961, covers this subject.) This directive effective December 4, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft Subject: Wing Rear Spar Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: November 2, 1961 Citation Publish Date: 11/02/1961 Effective Date: 12/04/1961 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/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: 61-23-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: November 2, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft ACTION: Final Rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 4, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-23-03 DE HAVILLAND: Amdt. 358 Part 507 Federal Register November 2, 1961. Applies to All Heron Model 114 Aircraft Without Modification No. 1454. Compliance required as indicated. (a) Cases have occurred of cracking of the wing rear false spar web adjacent to the wing-to-fuselage attachment P/N 14W253/4. To preclude failure of the spar, an X-ray or visual inspection for cracks must be conducted in accordance with de Havilland Technical News Sheet CT(114) No. W.10 Issue 2, within the next 250 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive and at each 600 hours' time in service thereafter. If cracks are found, repair in accordance with de Havilland Drawing RD14W 224, Issue 4, or subsequent, within the time in service given in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (1) Cracks less than 1/2 inch in length must be repaired at the next wing removal and the inspection in (a) must be made every 600 hours' time in service in the interim between the inspection and the wing removal. (2) Cracks of 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches in length must be repaired within 300 hours' time in service after the inspection. (3) Cracks exceeding 1 1/2 inches in length must be repaired within the next 150 hours' time in service after the inspection. (b) The special inspection in (a) is no longer required when the repair per Drawing RD 14W 224, Issue 4, or subsequent, has been incorporated. (de Havilland Technical News Sheet CT(114) No. W.10 Issue 2 dated July 24, 1961, covers this subject.) This directive effective December 4, 1961. FOOTER:
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