AD 67-28-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes

AD Number
67-28-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 10, 1967

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 560-E Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 680 Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 680-E Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes
aircraft Twin Commander Aircraft LLC 720 Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the lower front spar cap between wing station 67 and 86 on each wing.

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Required Actions

Perform visual and dye penetrant inspection in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin Number 92 or approved procedures. Install a top wing access door if needed. Report findings including total time in service to the FAA.

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Compliance Time

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

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Affected Aircraft

Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes

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Federal Register Abstract

Lower Front Spar Cap

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AD Number:
67-28-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes
Subject:
Lower Front Spar Cap
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: October 10, 1967
Citation Publish Date:
10/10/1967
Effective Date:
10/10/1967
Make:
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
Model:
560-E | 680 | 680-E | 720
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 67-28-01
CITATION:   [Federal Register: October 10, 1967]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-492

AD NUMBER:   67-28-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 10, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-28-01 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 39-492, Part 39, Federal Register October 10, 1967. Applies to Models 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes.

Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

To detect cracks in the lower front spar cap between wing station 67 and 86 on each wing, accomplish either (a) or (b) of the following:

(a) Perform visual and dye penetrant inspection in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin Number 92 dated September 29, 1967. To facilitate inspection, a top wing access door may be installed in accordance with instructions contained in Aero Commander's letter to all owners and operators dated October 3, 1967.

(b) Inspect in accordance with procedures approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

If cracks are detected during above inspections, contact Aero Commander for approved repair or repair in accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

Upon completion of the inspection, positive or negative findings including total time in service shall be forwarded to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by air mail letter dated October 5, 1967.

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AD Number:
67-28-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes
Subject:
Lower Front Spar Cap
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: October 10, 1967
Citation Publish Date:
10/10/1967
Effective Date:
10/10/1967
Make:
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC
Model:
560-E | 680 | 680-E | 720
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: 67-28-01
CITATION:   [Federal Register: October 10, 1967]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-492

AD NUMBER:   67-28-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 10, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-28-01 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 39-492, Part 39, Federal Register October 10, 1967. Applies to Models 560E, 680, 680E, and 720 Airplanes.

Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

To detect cracks in the lower front spar cap between wing station 67 and 86 on each wing, accomplish either (a) or (b) of the following:

(a) Perform visual and dye penetrant inspection in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin Number 92 dated September 29, 1967. To facilitate inspection, a top wing access door may be installed in accordance with instructions contained in Aero Commander's letter to all owners and operators dated October 3, 1967.

(b) Inspect in accordance with procedures approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

If cracks are detected during above inspections, contact Aero Commander for approved repair or repair in accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

Upon completion of the inspection, positive or negative findings including total time in service shall be forwarded to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by air mail letter dated October 5, 1967.

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