AD 62-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche | P.166 | Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO Model P.166 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the frame 20 angle bar at the attachment of the elevator control sector bracket.
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Required Actions
Inspect the frame 20 angle bar for cracks near the elevator control sector bracket attachment within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 20 hours thereafter. If cracks are found, repair using Piaggio Service Bulletin 166-16 or FAA-approved equivalent before further flight. Discontinue inspections after incorporating the reinforcement specified in Piaggio Service Bulletin 106-16 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter within each 20 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
PIAGGIO Model P.166 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 341 to 403 Inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Frame Angle Bar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO Model P.166 Aircraft Subject: Frame Angle Bar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/20/1962 Make: Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche Model: P.166 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO Model P.166 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 20, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-16-04 PIAGGIO: Amdt. 463 Part 507 Federal Register July 13, 1962. Applies to Model P.166 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 341 to 403 Inclusive. Compliance required as indicated. In order to preclude failure of the frame 20 angle bar at the attachment of the elevator control sector bracket, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter within each 20 hours' time in service, inspect the frame 20 angle bar for cracks in the area of the elevator control sector bracket attachment. (b) If cracks are found, repair in accordance with the procedures specified under Second Assumption in Piaggio Service Bulletin 166-16, or FAA approved equivalent prior to further flight. When this has been accomplished the inspections required in (a) may be discontinued. (c) The inspections required in (a) may be discontinued after incorporating the reinforcement specified under First Assumption in Piaggio Service Bulletin 106-16 or FAA approved equivalent. This directive effective July 20, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO Model P.166 Aircraft Subject: Frame Angle Bar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/20/1962 Make: Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche Model: P.166 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 62-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO Model P.166 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 20, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-16-04 PIAGGIO: Amdt. 463 Part 507 Federal Register July 13, 1962. Applies to Model P.166 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 341 to 403 Inclusive. Compliance required as indicated. In order to preclude failure of the frame 20 angle bar at the attachment of the elevator control sector bracket, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter within each 20 hours' time in service, inspect the frame 20 angle bar for cracks in the area of the elevator control sector bracket attachment. (b) If cracks are found, repair in accordance with the procedures specified under Second Assumption in Piaggio Service Bulletin 166-16, or FAA approved equivalent prior to further flight. When this has been accomplished the inspections required in (a) may be discontinued. (c) The inspections required in (a) may be discontinued after incorporating the reinforcement specified under First Assumption in Piaggio Service Bulletin 106-16 or FAA approved equivalent. This directive effective July 20, 1962. FOOTER:
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