AD 65-28-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. | AL 60 | Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. | AL 60-B | Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the threaded shank of the eyebolt, Heim Company P/N M44-14, located at the elevator center hinge.
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Required Actions
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date, visually inspect or use FAA-approved methods to check the threaded shank of the eyebolt. Repeat inspections every 25 hours' time in service if no cracks are found. Replace the eyebolt if cracks are found, continuing inspections unless Aermacchi Modification No. AL60/24 is installed.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Macchi Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Center Hinge Eyebolt
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-28-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-28-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes Subject: Elevator Center Hinge Eyebolt Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: December 14, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 12/14/1965 Effective Date: 01/13/1966 Make: Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Model: AL 60 | AL 60-B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-28-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: December 14, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-167 AD NUMBER: 65-28-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 13, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-28-03 MACCHI: Amdt. 39-167 Part 39 Federal Register December 14, 1965. Applies to Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent further failures of the threaded shank of the eyebolt, Heim Company P/N M44-14, located at the elevator center hinge, accomplish the following: (a) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually, or by use of other FAA-approved methods, inspect the threaded shank of the eyebolt, Heim Company P/N M44-14. (b) If no cracks are found, repeat the inspection specified in (a) at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the previous inspection. (c) If cracks are found, replace the eyebolt. If the replacement eyebolt is of the same part number, the repetitive inspections required by (b) must be continued. (d) The repetitive inspection required by (b) may be discontinued when Aermacchi Modification No. AL60/24, installation of eyebolt Heim Company P/N MD46-15, or an FAA- approved equivalent is accomplished. (Aeronautical Macchi Service Bulletin No. AL60/11 and Modification Bulletin No. AL60/24 covers this subject.) This directive effective January 13, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-28-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-28-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes Subject: Elevator Center Hinge Eyebolt Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: December 14, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 12/14/1965 Effective Date: 01/13/1966 Make: Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Model: AL 60 | AL 60-B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-28-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: December 14, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-167 AD NUMBER: 65-28-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Macchi Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 13, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-28-03 MACCHI: Amdt. 39-167 Part 39 Federal Register December 14, 1965. Applies to Models AL 60 and AL 60-B Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent further failures of the threaded shank of the eyebolt, Heim Company P/N M44-14, located at the elevator center hinge, accomplish the following: (a) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually, or by use of other FAA-approved methods, inspect the threaded shank of the eyebolt, Heim Company P/N M44-14. (b) If no cracks are found, repeat the inspection specified in (a) at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the previous inspection. (c) If cracks are found, replace the eyebolt. If the replacement eyebolt is of the same part number, the repetitive inspections required by (b) must be continued. (d) The repetitive inspection required by (b) may be discontinued when Aermacchi Modification No. AL60/24, installation of eyebolt Heim Company P/N MD46-15, or an FAA- approved equivalent is accomplished. (Aeronautical Macchi Service Bulletin No. AL60/11 and Modification Bulletin No. AL60/24 covers this subject.) This directive effective January 13, 1966. FOOTER:
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