AD 63-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22 | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22M | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks have been found in foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807.
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Required Actions
Conduct a close visual inspection for cracks in external clips and entire skin area using dye penetrant or equivalent. Remove and disassemble outboard foreflaps to inspect interior clips via visual, X-ray, or dye penetrant. Replace cracked parts before flight. Repeat inspections within specified intervals and eventually replace foreflaps with modified versions per Service Bulletin 27-65.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 400 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 400 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 22 Aircraft with foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807 not modified per General Dynamics Service Bulletin No. 27-65(1)(a) or B(1)(b)
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Federal Register Abstract
Outboard Foreflaps
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 Aircraft Subject: Outboard Foreflaps Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/27/1963 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 22 | 22M Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-16-04 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amdt. 594 Part 507 Federal Register July 26, 1963. Applies to All Model 22 Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Cracks have been found in foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807. Therefore, accomplish the following on all foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807, which have not been modified in accordance with Section B(1)(a) or B(1)(b) of General Dynamics Service Bulletin No. 27-65: (a) Within the next 400 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 400 hours' time in service: (1) Conduct a close visual inspection for cracks in the external clips and entire skin area of the outboard foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807. A dye penetrant or equivalent inspection process shall be used to verify suspected cracks. Any parts found cracked shall be replaced with uncracked parts before further flight. (2) Remove and disassemble the outboard foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807, and conduct a close visual inspection for cracks in the interior clips. X-ray inspection may be used to inspect those interior clips not visible after disassembly. A dye penetrant or equivalent inspection process shall be used to verify suspected cracks. Any parts found cracked shall be replaced with uncracked parts before further flight. (b) Within 500 hours' time in service after conducting the inspection specified in (a), repeat the inspection specified in (a) (1). Any parts found cracked shall be replaced with satisfactory parts before further flight. (c) Within 500 hours' time in service after conducting the inspection specified in (b), the outboard foreflaps, P/N 22-18600-5/-807, shall be replaced with foreflaps modified in accordance with Section B(1)(a) or B(1)(b) of General Dynamics Bulletin No. 27-65. (General Dynamics Service Bulletin No. 27-65 covers this same subject.) This directive effective August 27, 1963. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 Aircraft Subject: Outboard Foreflaps Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/27/1963 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 22 | 22M 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-16-04 GENERAL DYNAMICS: Amdt. 594 Part 507 Federal Register July 26, 1963. Applies to All Model 22 Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Cracks have been found in foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807. Therefore, accomplish the following on all foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807, which have not been modified in accordance with Section B(1)(a) or B(1)(b) of General Dynamics Service Bulletin No. 27-65: (a) Within the next 400 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 400 hours' time in service: (1) Conduct a close visual inspection for cracks in the external clips and entire skin area of the outboard foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807. A dye penetrant or equivalent inspection process shall be used to verify suspected cracks. Any parts found cracked shall be replaced with uncracked parts before further flight. (2) Remove and disassemble the outboard foreflaps P/N 22-18600-5/-807, and conduct a close visual inspection for cracks in the interior clips. X-ray inspection may be used to inspect those interior clips not visible after disassembly. A dye penetrant or equivalent inspection process shall be used to verify suspected cracks. Any parts found cracked shall be replaced with uncracked parts before further flight. (b) Within 500 hours' time in service after conducting the inspection specified in (a), repeat the inspection specified in (a) (1). Any parts found cracked shall be replaced with satisfactory parts before further flight. (c) Within 500 hours' time in service after conducting the inspection specified in (b), the outboard foreflaps, P/N 22-18600-5/-807, shall be replaced with foreflaps modified in accordance with Section B(1)(a) or B(1)(b) of General Dynamics Bulletin No. 27-65. (General Dynamics Service Bulletin No. 27-65 covers this same subject.) This directive effective August 27, 1963. FOOTER:
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