AD 61-23-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 114 Heron Series Aircraft

AD Number
61-23-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: November 2, 1961

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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