AD 67-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_67-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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