AD 67-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Air Trading Corporation | Dee Howard Company, The | Navy PV-1 | All Howard Model 500 Series and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Air Trading Corporation | Dee Howard Company, The | 500 | All Howard Model 500 Series and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked elevator torque tube collars, P/N 5-408380-1, in the radius could lead to failure of the elevator control system.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevator torque tube collars P/N 5-408380-1 for cracks in the radius using dye penetrant or FAA-approved equivalent within 10 hours' time in service after AD effective date. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 hours' time in service. Replace cracked parts per Dee Howard Company Drawing 13-0766-008 or FAA-approved equivalent before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Howard Model 500 Series and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series airplanes with specified serial numbers: 5275, 5336, 5892, 5492, 5331, 5599, 5272, 5372, 5283, 4385, 4401, 6642, 5373, 5500, 5554, 5560, 5494, 5280, 5700, 5598, 5696, 5894, 2020, 5591, 5267, 5702, 5694, 5887, 5891, 5705, 5371, 5489, 5492, 5274, and 5269.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Torque Tube Collars
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: All Howard Model 500 Series and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Torque Tube Collars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/23/1967 Make: Air Trading Corporation | Dee Howard Company, The Model: Navy PV-1 | 500 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-339 AD NUMBER: 67-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: All Howard Model 500 Series and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 23, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-03-03 HOWARD AND LOCKHEED: Amdt. 39-339 Part 39 Federal Register January 18, 1967. Applies to All Howard Model 500 Series Airplanes and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers 5275, 5336, 5892, 5492, 5331, 5599, 5272, 5372, 5283, 4385, 4401, 6642, 5373, 5500, 5554, 5560, 5494, 5280, 5700, 5598, 5696, 5894, 2020, 5591, 5267, 5702, 5694, 5887, 5891, 5705, 5371, 5489, 5492, 5274, and 5269. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracked elevator torque tube collars, P/N 5-408380-1, unless already accomplished, within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection, inspect the elevator torque tube collars P/N 5-408380-1 for cracks in the radius using dye penetrant or an FAA-approved equivalent. Before further flight, replace parts found cracked in accordance with Dee Howard Company, San Antonio, Texas, Drawing Number 13-0766-008 or later FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch approved equivalent. The inspection provisions of this AD may be discontinued when P/N 5-408380-1 is replaced in accordance with this AD. This directive effective January 23, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: All Howard Model 500 Series and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Torque Tube Collars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/23/1967 Make: Air Trading Corporation | Dee Howard Company, The Model: Navy PV-1 | 500 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: 67-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-339 AD NUMBER: 67-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: All Howard Model 500 Series and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 23, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-03-03 HOWARD AND LOCKHEED: Amdt. 39-339 Part 39 Federal Register January 18, 1967. Applies to All Howard Model 500 Series Airplanes and Lockheed Model PV-1 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers 5275, 5336, 5892, 5492, 5331, 5599, 5272, 5372, 5283, 4385, 4401, 6642, 5373, 5500, 5554, 5560, 5494, 5280, 5700, 5598, 5696, 5894, 2020, 5591, 5267, 5702, 5694, 5887, 5891, 5705, 5371, 5489, 5492, 5274, and 5269. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracked elevator torque tube collars, P/N 5-408380-1, unless already accomplished, within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection, inspect the elevator torque tube collars P/N 5-408380-1 for cracks in the radius using dye penetrant or an FAA-approved equivalent. Before further flight, replace parts found cracked in accordance with Dee Howard Company, San Antonio, Texas, Drawing Number 13-0766-008 or later FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch approved equivalent. The inspection provisions of this AD may be discontinued when P/N 5-408380-1 is replaced in accordance with this AD. This directive effective January 23, 1967. FOOTER:
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