AD 68-08-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks on the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9-101, which could lead to structural failure of the nose gear brace.
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Required Actions
Inspect the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member using a glass of at least 5 power or FAA-approved equivalent, following Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B14A. Replace cracked members with reinforced P/N 205-9-101-03 before further flight. Discontinue inspections after installing the reinforced part.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service from effective date for airplanes with 175+ hours, or before 200 hours' time in service for those with less, then every 25 hours thereafter until replacement.
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Affected Aircraft
Aermacchi S.p.A. Model S.205/22R airplanes, Serial Numbers 213 and 370 through 374.
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Gear Brace
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-08-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-08-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes Subject: Nose Gear Brace Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/17/1968 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 22/R Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-08-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-586 AD NUMBER: 68-08-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 17, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-08-06 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-586. Applies to Model S.205/22R airplanes, Serial Numbers 213 and 370 through 374. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks on the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9- 101, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes with 175 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection required by paragraph (c) within the next 25 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (b) For airplanes with less than 175 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection required by paragraph (c) before the accumulation of a total of 200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (c) Inspect the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9-101, using a glass of at least 5 power, or an FAA-approved equivalent inspection, in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B14A, dated August 4, 1967, or FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks are detected during any inspection, replace cracked nose gear brace cross member with reinforced member, P/N 205-9-101-03, in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B14A or an FAA-approved equivalent, before further flight. (d) The repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b) may be discontinued after the reinforced nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9-101-03, is installed. This amendment becomes effective May 17, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-08-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-08-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes Subject: Nose Gear Brace Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/17/1968 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 22/R 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: 68-08-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-586 AD NUMBER: 68-08-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 17, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-08-06 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-586. Applies to Model S.205/22R airplanes, Serial Numbers 213 and 370 through 374. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks on the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9- 101, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes with 175 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection required by paragraph (c) within the next 25 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (b) For airplanes with less than 175 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection required by paragraph (c) before the accumulation of a total of 200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (c) Inspect the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9-101, using a glass of at least 5 power, or an FAA-approved equivalent inspection, in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B14A, dated August 4, 1967, or FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks are detected during any inspection, replace cracked nose gear brace cross member with reinforced member, P/N 205-9-101-03, in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B14A or an FAA-approved equivalent, before further flight. (d) The repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b) may be discontinued after the reinforced nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9-101-03, is installed. This amendment becomes effective May 17, 1968. FOOTER:
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