AD 63-06-02
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-19 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-19-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-3W | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Elongation of the control cable attachment bolt hole in the rudder bellcrank, P/N 9817, beyond maximum diameter of 0.210 inch.
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Required Actions
Inspect the control cable attachment bolt hole in the rudder bellcrank within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date, and every 100 hours thereafter. Replace the rudder bellcrank with a new P/N 9817, modified P/N 9817 per Downer EAI No. 93021, or FAA approved equivalent if the bolt hole is elongated beyond 0.210 inch diameter.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 75 hours' time in service, and thereafter within 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft, serial numbers 4001 through 4105 as specified in the note.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Bellcrank
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft Subject: Rudder Bellcrank Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: March 19, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 03/19/1963 Effective Date: 03/19/1963 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-19 | 14-19-2 | 14-13 | 14-13-2 | 14-13-3 | 14-13-3W 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: 63-06-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: March 19, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 19, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-06-02 BELLANCA: Amdt. 543 Part 507 Federal Register March 19, 1963. Applies to Bellanca 14-13 Series and Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of instances of elongation of the control cable attachment bolt hole in the rudder bellcrank, P/N 9817, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 75 hours' time in service, and thereafter within 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove the left and right rudder bellcranks, P/N 9817, located at the left and right ends of the rudder torque tube. (This may be accomplished by working from inside the cabin and through the inspection hole in the bottom cabin cowl.) Inspect the control cable attachment bolt hole in the rudder bellcrank. (b) If the bolt hole is elongated beyond maximum diameter of 0.210 inch, replace the rudder bellcrank with a new rudder bellcrank of the same part number (P/N 9817), or P/N 9817 modified in accordance with Downer EAI No. 93021, or FAA approved equivalent prior to further flight. NOTE: Modified replacement parts for the Models 14-13, 14-19 and 14-19-2, Serial Numbers 4001 through 4088, are stamped "9817-DEAI-93021". Modified replacement parts for the Model 14-19-2, Serial Numbers 4089 through 4105, are stamped "9817-E EAI 93021". Parts numbered 9817-E are made of steel and may be modified in accordance with Downer EAI-93021 or an FAA approved equivalent. (c) The 100 hour repetitive inspections of the bellcrank hole which are required by (a) may be discontinued when rudder bellcrank P/N 9817 modified in accordance with Downer EAI No. 93021 or FAA approved equivalent is installed. This supersedes AD 62-19-01. This directive effective March 19, 1963. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft Subject: Rudder Bellcrank Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: March 19, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 03/19/1963 Effective Date: 03/19/1963 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-19 | 14-19-2 | 14-13 | 14-13-2 | 14-13-3 | 14-13-3W 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: 63-06-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: March 19, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca 14-13 Series, Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 19, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-06-02 BELLANCA: Amdt. 543 Part 507 Federal Register March 19, 1963. Applies to Bellanca 14-13 Series and Downer 14-19 and 14-19-2 Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of instances of elongation of the control cable attachment bolt hole in the rudder bellcrank, P/N 9817, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 75 hours' time in service, and thereafter within 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove the left and right rudder bellcranks, P/N 9817, located at the left and right ends of the rudder torque tube. (This may be accomplished by working from inside the cabin and through the inspection hole in the bottom cabin cowl.) Inspect the control cable attachment bolt hole in the rudder bellcrank. (b) If the bolt hole is elongated beyond maximum diameter of 0.210 inch, replace the rudder bellcrank with a new rudder bellcrank of the same part number (P/N 9817), or P/N 9817 modified in accordance with Downer EAI No. 93021, or FAA approved equivalent prior to further flight. NOTE: Modified replacement parts for the Models 14-13, 14-19 and 14-19-2, Serial Numbers 4001 through 4088, are stamped "9817-DEAI-93021". Modified replacement parts for the Model 14-19-2, Serial Numbers 4089 through 4105, are stamped "9817-E EAI 93021". Parts numbered 9817-E are made of steel and may be modified in accordance with Downer EAI-93021 or an FAA approved equivalent. (c) The 100 hour repetitive inspections of the bellcrank hole which are required by (a) may be discontinued when rudder bellcrank P/N 9817 modified in accordance with Downer EAI No. 93021 or FAA approved equivalent is installed. This supersedes AD 62-19-01. This directive effective March 19, 1963. FOOTER:
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