AD 63-05-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Snow Model S-2 Airplanes

AD Number
63-05-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: March 2, 1963

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S-2B Airworthiness Directives; Snow Model S-2 Airplanes
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S-2C Airworthiness Directives; Snow Model S-2 Airplanes
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2A Airworthiness Directives; Snow Model S-2 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the wing main spar upper and lower spar web flange in the vicinity of the wing-fuselage attach points (approximately wing Station 19).

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing main spar upper and lower spar web flange for cracks using at least a 10-power glass within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks are found, repair prior to further flight per Snow Service Letter No. 23 or FAA-approved equivalent. If no cracks, repeat inspection every 25 hours' time in service until modification per Snow Service Letter No. 23 or FAA-approved equivalent is incorporated.

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Compliance Time

within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Snow Model S-2 Airplanes, serial numbers 1003 through 1162

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