AD 63-11-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 340 and 440 Aircraft

AD Number
63-11-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 340 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 340 and 440 Aircraft
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 440 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 340 and 440 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the fillet relief diameter and complete failures of the Menasco main landing gear torque arm apex bolt (P/N 528076) with a 0.67 inch fillet relief diameter.

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Required Actions

Inspect the bolt using dye penetrant or FAA-approved equivalent method within 250 hours' time in service after the effective date, and every 550 hours thereafter. Replace cracked bolts with uncracked Menasco P/N 528076 before further flight. Discontinue inspections after installing redesigned bolt (P/N 528076 with 0.79 inch fillet relief and 'R' stamp).

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Compliance Time

Within the next 250 hours' time in service after the effective date unless already accomplished within the last 300 hours' time in service, and thereafter at periods not to exceed 550 hours' time in service from the last inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 340 and 440 aircraft incorporating Menasco main landing gear torque arm apex bolt (P/N 528076) with 0.67 inch fillet relief diameter.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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