AD 65-24-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27F | FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27G | FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27J | FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27M | FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in structural components may develop or propagate, leading to failure of the part.
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Required Actions
Inspect in accordance with Service Bulletin 51-2, Revision 8, including Supplements 001 through 011 or later approved revisions. Replace cracked parts with same part number or FAA-approved equivalent, or incorporate an approved repair before further flight if cracks are found or propagating.
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Compliance Time
Within 600 hours' time in service after the repair (for airplanes repaired under SB 51-2 within last 575 hours) or within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date (for others).
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Affected Aircraft
Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model F-27, F-27A, F-27B, F-27F, F-27G, F-27J, F-27M airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Structural Inspections
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes Subject: Structural Inspections Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/07/1965 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-24-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-147 AD NUMBER: 65-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 7, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-24-03 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 39-147 Part 39 Federal Register October 8, 1965. Applies to Model F-27 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. (a) For airplanes repaired in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 51-2 within the last 575 hours' time in service before the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) and (d) beginning within 600 hours' time in service after the repair. (b) For airplanes not repaired in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 51-2 within the last 575 hours' time in service before the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) and (d) beginning within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. (c) Inspect in accordance with Service Bulletin 51-2, Revision 8, dated September 23, 1966, including Supplements 001 through 011 or later additional supplements and revisions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, or in accordance with an equivalent inspection program approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (d) If cracks are found or if repaired cracks are found to be propagating, replace the cracked part with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent, or incorporate an FAA Engineering approved repair before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be made. (e) Upon request of an operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator. This supersedes AD 63-16-3. This directive effective November 7, 1965. Revised April 4, 1967 FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes Subject: Structural Inspections Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/07/1965 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 65-24-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-147 AD NUMBER: 65-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 7, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-24-03 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 39-147 Part 39 Federal Register October 8, 1965. Applies to Model F-27 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. (a) For airplanes repaired in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 51-2 within the last 575 hours' time in service before the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) and (d) beginning within 600 hours' time in service after the repair. (b) For airplanes not repaired in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 51-2 within the last 575 hours' time in service before the effective date of this AD, comply with (c) and (d) beginning within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. (c) Inspect in accordance with Service Bulletin 51-2, Revision 8, dated September 23, 1966, including Supplements 001 through 011 or later additional supplements and revisions approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, or in accordance with an equivalent inspection program approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (d) If cracks are found or if repaired cracks are found to be propagating, replace the cracked part with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent, or incorporate an FAA Engineering approved repair before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be made. (e) Upon request of an operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator. This supersedes AD 63-16-3. This directive effective November 7, 1965. Revised April 4, 1967 FOOTER:
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