AD 63-08-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Models SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR | Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Models SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Overtorquing and possible failure of frequently removed flight control system bolts and failure of flight controls.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Remove flight control system bolts with shank diameter less than 6 mm and replace with new bolts per Sud Service Bulletin No. 27-131, Revision 2. Modify flight control rod ends and bellcranks per Sud Service Bulletin No. 27-138, Revision 1.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD on aircraft with 2,700 or more hours' time in service on the effective date, or before 3,000 hours' time in service on aircraft with less than 2,700 hours' time in service on the effective date.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
SUD AVIATION Models SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Federal Register Abstract
Flight Control System
Applicability Source Text
Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_63-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-08-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Models SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft Subject: Flight Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/20/1963 Make: Sud Aviation Model: Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-08-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-08-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Models SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 20, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-08-05 SUD AVIATION: Amdt. 557 Part 507 Federal Register April 18, 1963. Applies to All SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft. Compliance required within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD on aircraft with 2,700 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD or before 3,000 hours' time in service on aircraft with less than 2,700 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD. To prevent overtorquing and possible failure of frequently removed flight control system bolts and to prevent failure of flight controls, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the flight control system bolts having a shank diameter less than 6 mm. and replace them with new bolts in accordance with Sud Service Bulletin No. 27-131, Revision 2, dated October 4, 1962. (b) Modify flight control rod ends and bellcranks in accordance with Sud Caravelle Service Bulletin No. 27-138, Revision 1, dated July 3, 1962. NOTE: Provision (b) makes it physically impossible for improper installation of these units. Bulletin No. 27-138 lists parts which must be added on specified aircraft. This directive effective May 20, 1963. FOOTER:
Document Text
Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_63-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-08-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Models SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft Subject: Flight Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/20/1963 Make: Sud Aviation Model: Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-08-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-08-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Models SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 20, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-08-05 SUD AVIATION: Amdt. 557 Part 507 Federal Register April 18, 1963. Applies to All SE-210 Caravelle Mark III and VIR Aircraft. Compliance required within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD on aircraft with 2,700 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD or before 3,000 hours' time in service on aircraft with less than 2,700 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD. To prevent overtorquing and possible failure of frequently removed flight control system bolts and to prevent failure of flight controls, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the flight control system bolts having a shank diameter less than 6 mm. and replace them with new bolts in accordance with Sud Service Bulletin No. 27-131, Revision 2, dated October 4, 1962. (b) Modify flight control rod ends and bellcranks in accordance with Sud Caravelle Service Bulletin No. 27-138, Revision 1, dated July 3, 1962. NOTE: Provision (b) makes it physically impossible for improper installation of these units. Bulletin No. 27-138 lists parts which must be added on specified aircraft. This directive effective May 20, 1963. FOOTER:
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.
Related Airworthiness Directives
91-06-19
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Collapse of the main landing gear (MLG) and consequent structural damage to the airplane.
90-25-13
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the rear spar upper cap at Rib 49 and splice under Rib 49 could reduce structural integrity of the wings.
90-14-03
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracks in the wing spar box could result in reduced structural integrity of the wings.
90-11-07
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Structural failure of the wing box secondary ribs due to cracks or defects in the feet located at the top of specific ribs.