AD 64-13-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating of the electric cables in the cockpit and fuselage nose areas caused by a high resistance ground at the main ground post.
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Required Actions
Dismantle, clean, inspect, and reassemble the main ground (earth) assembly in the forward fuselage in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, de Havilland Division, T.N.S. CT (104) No. 186 or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, Europe, Africa, and Middle East.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished OR within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A, and other D.H. 104 Dove series aircraft as listed in the AD, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Ground Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft Subject: Main Ground Assembly Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: May 27, 1964 Citation Publish Date: 05/27/1964 Effective Date: 06/26/1964 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: 64-13-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: May 27, 1964] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 26, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-13-01 de HAVILLAND: Amdt. 739, Part 507, Federal Register May 27, 1964. Applies to All Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent overheating of the electric cables in the cockpit and fuselage nose areas caused by a high resistance ground at the main ground post, accomplish either (a) or (b) as follows: (a) If the main ground (earth) has not been removed and inspected within 12 months prior to January 8, 1964, accomplish the provisions of paragraph (c) within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. (b) If the main ground (earth) has been removed and inspected within the 12 months prior to January 8, 1964, accomplish the provisions of paragraph (c) within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. (c) Dismantle, clean, inspect, and reassemble the main ground (earth) assembly in the forward fuselage in accordance with the method described in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, de Havilland Division, T.N.S. CT (104) No. 186, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, Europe, Africa, and Middle East. This directive effective June 26, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft Subject: Main Ground Assembly Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: May 27, 1964 Citation Publish Date: 05/27/1964 Effective Date: 06/26/1964 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: 64-13-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: May 27, 1964] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 26, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-13-01 de HAVILLAND: Amdt. 739, Part 507, Federal Register May 27, 1964. Applies to All Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent overheating of the electric cables in the cockpit and fuselage nose areas caused by a high resistance ground at the main ground post, accomplish either (a) or (b) as follows: (a) If the main ground (earth) has not been removed and inspected within 12 months prior to January 8, 1964, accomplish the provisions of paragraph (c) within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. (b) If the main ground (earth) has been removed and inspected within the 12 months prior to January 8, 1964, accomplish the provisions of paragraph (c) within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. (c) Dismantle, clean, inspect, and reassemble the main ground (earth) assembly in the forward fuselage in accordance with the method described in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, de Havilland Division, T.N.S. CT (104) No. 186, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, Europe, Africa, and Middle East. This directive effective June 26, 1964. FOOTER:
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