AD 63-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-3W | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear retracting strut and attaching fittings due to cracks in welds and tube intersections.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main landing gear retracting strut (Bellanca P/N 7577 L/R) and rear spar fitting (Bellanca P/N 7560 L/R) for cracks using dye penetrant and 10-power magnifying glass or FAA-approved equivalent. Inspections must occur within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 50 hours thereafter. Repair or replace cracked parts with FAA-approved methods or new parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at intervals thereafter, not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model 14-13, 14-13-2, 14-13-3, 14-13-3W aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1963 Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 | 14-13-3 | 14-13-3W Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1963 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-17-01 BELLANCA: Amdt. 601 Part 507 Federal Register August 13, 1963. Applies to All Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Several incidents have occurred of failure of the main landing gear retracting strut and attaching fittings. Therefore, the following must be accomplished within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at intervals thereafter, not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (a) Inspect the entire main landing gear retracting strut (Bellanca P/N 7577 L/R), and the rear spar main landing gear fitting (Bellanca P/N 7560 L/R) for cracks using a dye penetrant and a 10-power magnifying glass, or an FAA approved equivalent inspection. Give particular attention to all welds, especially at the connecting link trunnion housing, and tube intersections. Prior to inspection, remove all grease and dirt from all surfaces of the upper and lower struts connected by the connecting link. (b) If cracks are found, repair that part in accordance with an FAA approved repair, or replace with a new part of the same part number, or an FAA approved equivalent before further flight. This directive effective September 13, 1963. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1963 Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 | 14-13-3 | 14-13-3W 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: 63-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1963 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-17-01 BELLANCA: Amdt. 601 Part 507 Federal Register August 13, 1963. Applies to All Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Several incidents have occurred of failure of the main landing gear retracting strut and attaching fittings. Therefore, the following must be accomplished within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at intervals thereafter, not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (a) Inspect the entire main landing gear retracting strut (Bellanca P/N 7577 L/R), and the rear spar main landing gear fitting (Bellanca P/N 7560 L/R) for cracks using a dye penetrant and a 10-power magnifying glass, or an FAA approved equivalent inspection. Give particular attention to all welds, especially at the connecting link trunnion housing, and tube intersections. Prior to inspection, remove all grease and dirt from all surfaces of the upper and lower struts connected by the connecting link. (b) If cracks are found, repair that part in accordance with an FAA approved repair, or replace with a new part of the same part number, or an FAA approved equivalent before further flight. This directive effective September 13, 1963. FOOTER:
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