AD 63-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Navion Society, LTD. | D-16 | Airworthiness Directives; Universal Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Navion Society, LTD. | D-16A | Airworthiness Directives; Universal Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The landing gear selector valve end fitting P/N 145-58145-3 (heat-treated and nonheat-treated) has a service history of failure during attempts to extend the gear.
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Required Actions
Inspect the gear actuating system in accordance with Navion Service Letter No. 81 dated March 31, 1961. Replace any defective parts found before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at each periodic inspection thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
American Navion Society, LTD. Models D-16 and D-16A Aircraft
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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