AD 67-08-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27F | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27G | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27J | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27M | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227 | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227B | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227C | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227D | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227E | Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the elevator torque tube P/N 27-223002-3 between Elevator Stations 11.811 and 15.748 and in the supporting rings P/N 27-223006-9 and P/N 27-223006-3 could lead to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, visually inspect the elevator torque tube and adjacent structure for cracks using a mirror and light or approved equivalent. Within 75 hours' time in service, inspect the torque tube and supporting rings via X-ray, dye-penetrant with 10-power glass, or approved equivalent. Replace any cracked parts with inspected parts of the same part number or approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Torque Tubes and Rings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Torque Tubes and Rings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/07/1967 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M | FH-227 | FH-227B | FH-227C | FH-227D | FH-227E 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: 67-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-364 AD NUMBER: 67-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 7, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-08-04 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-364 Part 39 Federal Register March 7, 1967. Applies to Models F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks in the elevator torque tube and supporting rings, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, visually inspect the inside area of the elevator torque tube P/N 27-223002-3 between Elevator Stations 11.811 (inboard end rib) and 15.748 (next rib outboard) and the elevator end (inboard) rib and internal elevator structure adjacent to the elevator torque tube for cracks using a mirror and light or an equivalent inspection approved by an FAA maintenance inspector. If a crack is found, comply with (c) before further flight. (b) Within the next 75 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the elevator torque tube P/N 27-223002-3 between Elevator Stations 11.811 and 15.748 and the torque tube supporting rings P/N 27-223006-9 (inboard end rib) and P/N 27-223006-3 (next rib outboard) for cracks using X-ray or dye-penetrant with a glass of at least 10-power or an equivalent inspection approved by an FAA maintenance inspector. If a crack is found comply with (c) before further flight. (c) Replace any part found cracked with a part of the same part number that has been inspected for cracks in accordance with (b) or with an equivalent part approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (d) Upon request of the operator an FAA maintenance inspector may, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, increase the initial compliance times specified in this AD by not more than 5 hours' time in service if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. (Fairchild-Hiller Alert Service Bulletins No. F-27-55-13A and FH-227-55-2A dated February 21, 1967, pertain to this subject.) This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated March 1, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Torque Tubes and Rings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/07/1967 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M | FH-227 | FH-227B | FH-227C | FH-227D | FH-227E 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: 67-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-364 AD NUMBER: 67-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directive; Fairchild-Hiller Model F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 7, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-08-04 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-364 Part 39 Federal Register March 7, 1967. Applies to Models F-27 and FH-227 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks in the elevator torque tube and supporting rings, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, visually inspect the inside area of the elevator torque tube P/N 27-223002-3 between Elevator Stations 11.811 (inboard end rib) and 15.748 (next rib outboard) and the elevator end (inboard) rib and internal elevator structure adjacent to the elevator torque tube for cracks using a mirror and light or an equivalent inspection approved by an FAA maintenance inspector. If a crack is found, comply with (c) before further flight. (b) Within the next 75 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the elevator torque tube P/N 27-223002-3 between Elevator Stations 11.811 and 15.748 and the torque tube supporting rings P/N 27-223006-9 (inboard end rib) and P/N 27-223006-3 (next rib outboard) for cracks using X-ray or dye-penetrant with a glass of at least 10-power or an equivalent inspection approved by an FAA maintenance inspector. If a crack is found comply with (c) before further flight. (c) Replace any part found cracked with a part of the same part number that has been inspected for cracks in accordance with (b) or with an equivalent part approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (d) Upon request of the operator an FAA maintenance inspector may, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, increase the initial compliance times specified in this AD by not more than 5 hours' time in service if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. (Fairchild-Hiller Alert Service Bulletins No. F-27-55-13A and FH-227-55-2A dated February 21, 1967, pertain to this subject.) This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated March 1, 1967. FOOTER:
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