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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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