AD 68-12-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dynac Aerospace Corporation | Aero Commander 100 | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dynac Aerospace Corporation | Aero Commander 100A | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dynac Aerospace Corporation | Volaire 10 | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dynac Aerospace Corporation | Volaire 10A | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the left and right arms, part number 35321, of the rudder control system due to cracks in the webs at the forward ends of the upper and lower flanges.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect and modify arms by cleaning surfaces, visually inspecting for cracks with a 10-power magnifying glass, welding notches and cracks, and recoating. Within 25 hours' time in service, further modify arms per Aero Commander Service Bulletin 1009 or equivalent method.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, for part (a). Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, for part (b).
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Affected Aircraft
Dynac Aerospace Corporation Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Serial Numbers 001 through 250.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Control System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-12-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-12-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/14/1968 Make: Dynac Aerospace Corporation Model: Aero Commander 100 | Aero Commander 100A | Volaire 10 | Volaire 10A 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: 68-12-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-611 AD NUMBER: 68-12-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 14, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-12-05 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 39-611. Applies to Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Serial Numbers 001 through 250. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude failure of the left and right arms, P/N 35321, of the rudder control system, accomplish the following: NOTE: The arms are those to which the rudder system left and right cables and springs are attached, and extend forward from the cross-bar assembly supporting the rudder pedals. (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect and modify the left and right arms, P/N 35321, as follows: Clean to bare metal all surfaces of the web and flanges of each arm over an area extending from the center of the 3/16 inch diameter cable attach hole to a point 3/4 inch aft of the hole. Visually inspect the exposed areas of the webs for cracks using a 10-power magnifying glass, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. Weld the 1/16 inch deep square notches which are located in the webs at the forward ends of the upper and lower flanges of each arm, completely filling the notches with weld metal. Weld all cracks detected during the inspection with full penetration welds over the full length of each crack. Recoat the exposed area with oxide primer or equivalent. (b) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the left and right arms, P/N 35321, in accordance with the instructions contained in Aero Commander Service Bulletin 1009, dated May 24, 1968, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective June 14, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-12-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-12-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/14/1968 Make: Dynac Aerospace Corporation Model: Aero Commander 100 | Aero Commander 100A | Volaire 10 | Volaire 10A 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: 68-12-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-611 AD NUMBER: 68-12-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 14, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-12-05 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 39-611. Applies to Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Serial Numbers 001 through 250. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude failure of the left and right arms, P/N 35321, of the rudder control system, accomplish the following: NOTE: The arms are those to which the rudder system left and right cables and springs are attached, and extend forward from the cross-bar assembly supporting the rudder pedals. (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect and modify the left and right arms, P/N 35321, as follows: Clean to bare metal all surfaces of the web and flanges of each arm over an area extending from the center of the 3/16 inch diameter cable attach hole to a point 3/4 inch aft of the hole. Visually inspect the exposed areas of the webs for cracks using a 10-power magnifying glass, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. Weld the 1/16 inch deep square notches which are located in the webs at the forward ends of the upper and lower flanges of each arm, completely filling the notches with weld metal. Weld all cracks detected during the inspection with full penetration welds over the full length of each crack. Recoat the exposed area with oxide primer or equivalent. (b) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the left and right arms, P/N 35321, in accordance with the instructions contained in Aero Commander Service Bulletin 1009, dated May 24, 1968, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective June 14, 1968. FOOTER:
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