AD 67-22-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes

AD Number
67-22-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: July 22, 1967
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 500-A Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 500-B Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 560-F Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 680-F Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 680-FL Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 680-FL(P) Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 680-F(P) Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The main landing gear upper retaining bearing may rotate, which could result in failure of the main landing gear structure.

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Required Actions

Modify the main landing gear in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin 83A dated June 25, 1965, or an equivalent approved by the Director, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. Stamp the letter 'B' after the design number on each landing gear data plate after the modification.

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Compliance Time

within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Twin Commander Aircraft LLC Models 500-A, 500-B, 560-F, 680-F, 680-FL, and 680-FL(P) Airplanes, Serial Numbers 871, 875, and 893 through 1535 except 1515, 1517, 1519, 1527, 1531, 1532, and 1534.

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Landing Gear

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AD Number:
67-22-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: July 22, 1967
Citation Publish Date:
07/22/1967
Effective Date:
08/28/1967
Make:
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
Model:
500-A | 500-B | 560-F | 680-F | 680-FL | 680-FL(P) | 680-F(P)
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small 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: 67-22-01
CITATION:   [Federal Register: July 22, 1967]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   67-22-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 28, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-22-01 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. No. 39-446, Part 39, Federal Register July 22, 1967. Applies to Models 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F (Pressurized), 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes, Serial Numbers 871, 875, and 893 through 1535 except 1496, 1515, 1517, 1519, 1527, 1531, and 1532, and 1534.

Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless the modification has already been accomplished in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin 83A dated June 25, 1965.

To prevent the main landing gear upper retaining bearing from rotating, accomplish the following:

Modify the main landing gear in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin 83A dated June 25, 1965, or an equivalent approved by the Director, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. Stamp the letter "B" after the design number on each landing gear data plate after the modification is made. Modification in accordance herewith obviates modification in accordance with Amendment 676 (29 F.R. 558), AD 64-02-01.

This amendment effective August 28, 1967.

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AD Number:
67-22-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: July 22, 1967
Citation Publish Date:
07/22/1967
Effective Date:
08/28/1967
Make:
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
Model:
500-A | 500-B | 560-F | 680-F | 680-FL | 680-FL(P) | 680-F(P)
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small 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: 67-22-01
CITATION:   [Federal Register: July 22, 1967]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   67-22-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F , 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 28, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-22-01 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. No. 39-446, Part 39, Federal Register July 22, 1967. Applies to Models 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F, 680F (Pressurized), 680 FL, and 680 FL(P) Airplanes, Serial Numbers 871, 875, and 893 through 1535 except 1496, 1515, 1517, 1519, 1527, 1531, and 1532, and 1534.

Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless the modification has already been accomplished in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin 83A dated June 25, 1965.

To prevent the main landing gear upper retaining bearing from rotating, accomplish the following:

Modify the main landing gear in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin 83A dated June 25, 1965, or an equivalent approved by the Director, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. Stamp the letter "B" after the design number on each landing gear data plate after the modification is made. Modification in accordance herewith obviates modification in accordance with Amendment 676 (29 F.R. 558), AD 64-02-01.

This amendment effective August 28, 1967.

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