AD 63-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the aileron, rudder, elevator and flap hinge links and hinge brackets.
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Required Actions
Inspect hinge links and brackets for cracks at intervals not exceeding 600 hours' time in service or each 12 months, whichever occurs first. For modified components with Modifications 841, 842, or 843, inspect at intervals not exceeding 1,800 hours' time in service. Replace cracked parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., Model DH 104 Dove Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and other series aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft Subject: Control Brackets Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 7, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 09/07/1963 Effective Date: 09/07/1963 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more 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: 63-19-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: September 7, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-19-01 de HAVILLAND: Amdt. 611, Part 507, Federal Register September 7, 1963. Applies to All Model DH 104 Dove Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of cracks in the aileron, rudder, elevator and flap hinge links and hinge brackets, accomplish the following: (a) Hinge links and brackets not incorporating Modifications 841, 842 or 843 shall be inspected for cracks at intervals not exceeding 600 hours' time in service, or each 12 months, whichever occurs first. Remove the point from the components before inspection, and reapply protective coating after inspection. (b) Hinge links and brackets incorporating Modifications 841, 842 or 843 shall be inspected for cracks at intervals not exceeding 1,800 hours' time in service. (c) Replace cracked parts before further flight. (de Havilland Service Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 123, Issue 5 dated March 19, 1962, covers this subject.) This supersedes AD 56-15-05. This directive effective September 7, 1963. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft Subject: Control Brackets Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 7, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 09/07/1963 Effective Date: 09/07/1963 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more 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: 63-19-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: September 7, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DH 104 Dove Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-19-01 de HAVILLAND: Amdt. 611, Part 507, Federal Register September 7, 1963. Applies to All Model DH 104 Dove Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of cracks in the aileron, rudder, elevator and flap hinge links and hinge brackets, accomplish the following: (a) Hinge links and brackets not incorporating Modifications 841, 842 or 843 shall be inspected for cracks at intervals not exceeding 600 hours' time in service, or each 12 months, whichever occurs first. Remove the point from the components before inspection, and reapply protective coating after inspection. (b) Hinge links and brackets incorporating Modifications 841, 842 or 843 shall be inspected for cracks at intervals not exceeding 1,800 hours' time in service. (c) Replace cracked parts before further flight. (de Havilland Service Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 123, Issue 5 dated March 19, 1962, covers this subject.) This supersedes AD 56-15-05. This directive effective September 7, 1963. FOOTER:
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