AD 64-08-04
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
Cracking of nose gear support braces (Navion P/N 145-34161) and channel drag brace supports (Navion P/N 145-34204) on D-16 and D-16A aircraft.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect Navion P/N 145-34161 for cracks and replace cracked parts with new ones. Add Temco P/N 5531A cap nose gear drag brace or equivalent, and replace Navion P/N 145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or equivalent on D-16 aircraft. Replace Navion P/N 145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or equivalent on D-16A aircraft.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Universal Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft, all serial numbers
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Universal Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1964 Make: American Navion Society, LTD. Model: D-16 | D-16A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 64-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Universal Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-08-04 UNIVERSAL: Amdt. 712 Part 507 Federal Register April 8, 1964. Applies to All Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft. Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. As a result of instances of cracking of nose gear support braces (Navion P/N 145-34161) and channel drag brace supports (Navion P/N 145-34204) installed on D-16 and D-16A aircraft accomplish the following: (a) On D-16 aircraft, visually inspect Navion P/N 145-34161 for cracks. If cracks are found, replace cracked part with a new part of the same number. In all cases, add Temco P/N 5531A cap nose gear drag brace or FAA approved equivalent, and replace Navion P/N 145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or FAA approved equivalent. Perform this rework in accordance with Temco Drawing TN 5505 or FAA approved equivalent. (b) On D-16A aircraft, replace Navion P/N 145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or FAA approved equivalent. (Universal Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 14 covers the same subject.) This directive effective May 11, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Universal Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1964 Make: American Navion Society, LTD. Model: D-16 | D-16A 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: 64-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Universal Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-08-04 UNIVERSAL: Amdt. 712 Part 507 Federal Register April 8, 1964. Applies to All Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft. Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. As a result of instances of cracking of nose gear support braces (Navion P/N 145-34161) and channel drag brace supports (Navion P/N 145-34204) installed on D-16 and D-16A aircraft accomplish the following: (a) On D-16 aircraft, visually inspect Navion P/N 145-34161 for cracks. If cracks are found, replace cracked part with a new part of the same number. In all cases, add Temco P/N 5531A cap nose gear drag brace or FAA approved equivalent, and replace Navion P/N 145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or FAA approved equivalent. Perform this rework in accordance with Temco Drawing TN 5505 or FAA approved equivalent. (b) On D-16A aircraft, replace Navion P/N 145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or FAA approved equivalent. (Universal Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 14 covers the same subject.) This directive effective May 11, 1964. FOOTER:
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