AD 66-02-03
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 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of pistons P/N AHO.19742 installed in Dunlop pneumatic retraction jacks P/N AH.8463 and P/N AC.11130 fitted to main and nose landing gear assemblies.
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Required Actions
Replace piston P/N AHO.19742 in the pneumatic retraction jacks P/N AH.8463 and AC.11130 on airplanes with 10,000 hours' time in service and every 10,000 hours thereafter. Discontinue replacement after installing de Havilland Modification No. 1144.
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Compliance Time
Effective February 5, 1966
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes with Serial Numbers through 04504
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