AD 63-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. | AL 60 | Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Model AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft |
| aircraft | Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. | AL 60-B | Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Model AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Engine exhaust manifold failures due to cracks in the weld area between the two exhaust pipes of turbo inlet assembly manifold P/N 629-250.
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Required Actions
Inspect the turbo inlet assembly manifold P/N 629-250 for cracks in the weld area between the two exhaust pipes. If cracks are found, replace or repair the part before further flight using arc welding of a stainless steel plate reinforcement per Aeronautical Macchi Service Bulletin No. 1 or FAA-approved equivalent repair.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter within every 25 hours time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Model AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Exhaust Manifold
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Model AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft Subject: Engine Exhaust Manifold Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 2, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 04/02/1963 Effective Date: 05/02/1963 Make: Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Model: AL 60 | AL 60-B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-07-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 2, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Model AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 2, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-07-02 MACCHI: Amdt. 548 Part 507 Federal Register April 2, 1963. Applies to All Models AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of several cases of engine exhaust manifold failures, accomplish the following within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter within every 25 hours time in service from the last inspection. (a) Inspect the turbo inlet assembly manifold P/N 629-250 for cracks in the weld area between the two exhaust pipes. (b) If cracks are found, replace or repair the part before further flight. Repair by arc welding a stainless steel plate reinforcement over the area in accordance with Aeronautical Macchi Service Bulletin No. 1, or FAA approved equivalent repair. This directive effective May 2, 1963. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Model AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft Subject: Engine Exhaust Manifold Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 2, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 04/02/1963 Effective Date: 05/02/1963 Make: Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Model: AL 60 | AL 60-B 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: 63-07-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 2, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Model AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 2, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-07-02 MACCHI: Amdt. 548 Part 507 Federal Register April 2, 1963. Applies to All Models AL-60 (formerly LASA 60) and AL-60B Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of several cases of engine exhaust manifold failures, accomplish the following within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter within every 25 hours time in service from the last inspection. (a) Inspect the turbo inlet assembly manifold P/N 629-250 for cracks in the weld area between the two exhaust pipes. (b) If cracks are found, replace or repair the part before further flight. Repair by arc welding a stainless steel plate reinforcement over the area in accordance with Aeronautical Macchi Service Bulletin No. 1, or FAA approved equivalent repair. This directive effective May 2, 1963. FOOTER:
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