AD 66-30-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model DO 28 B-1 Series Airplanes

AD Number
66-30-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: December 16, 1966

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Dornier-Werke GmbH Do 28 B-1 Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model DO 28 B-1 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the welded hinge brackets P/N 28.315-01 H01 on the stabilizer front spars in the area of the upper and lower spar flanges.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the brackets using a lamp, mirror, and three-powered glass within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks less than 1/2 inch are found, repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 10 hours until 100 hours' time in service, then replace with P/N 28.315-01 H03 or FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks over 1/2 inch are found, replace immediately before next flight. Discontinue inspections after installing the new bracket.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of the AD, unless already accomplished within the last 90 hours' time in service before the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Dornier-Werke GmbH Model DO 28 B-1 Airplanes

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