AD 67-31-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227C | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227D | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227E | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Elongated holes in the clevis holes of the aluminum blocks behind the elevator trim tab hinges and damaged elevator trim tab hinge bearings.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the three elevator trim tab hinges for elongated holes in the clevis holes of the aluminum blocks and inspect each elevator trim tab hinge bearing for damage. Replace blocks with elongated holes and damaged bearings with unused parts of the same part number. Remove and replace trim tab clevis hinges with damaged blocks or bearings.
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Compliance Time
Within the next five hours' time in service unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227, FH-227B, FH-227C, FH-227D, FH-227E aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Trim Tab Hinges
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-31-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-31-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Trim Tab Hinges Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/01/1967 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: FH-227 | FH-227B | FH-227C | FH-227D | FH-227E Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-31-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-517 AD NUMBER: 67-31-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 1, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-31-06 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-517 Part 39 Federal Register December 1, 1967. Applies to Fairchild Hiller Aircraft FH-227. Compliance required as indicated. Within the next five hours' time in service unless already accomplished. Visually inspect the three elevator trim tab hinges for elongated holes in the clevis holes of the aluminum blocks located behind the three elevator trim tab hinges. Also, visually inspect each elevator trim tab hinge bearing for damage. Remove and replace blocks containing elongated holes and damaged bearings with an unused part of the same part number. Remove and replace trim tab clevis hinge containing a damaged block or bearing. This amendment effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated November 9, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-31-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-31-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Trim Tab Hinges Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/01/1967 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: 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: 67-31-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-517 AD NUMBER: 67-31-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 1, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-31-06 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-517 Part 39 Federal Register December 1, 1967. Applies to Fairchild Hiller Aircraft FH-227. Compliance required as indicated. Within the next five hours' time in service unless already accomplished. Visually inspect the three elevator trim tab hinges for elongated holes in the clevis holes of the aluminum blocks located behind the three elevator trim tab hinges. Also, visually inspect each elevator trim tab hinge bearing for damage. Remove and replace blocks containing elongated holes and damaged bearings with an unused part of the same part number. Remove and replace trim tab clevis hinge containing a damaged block or bearing. This amendment effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated November 9, 1967. FOOTER:
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