AD 68-16-02
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
Failure of the main landing gear position indicating means could result in the pilot being unaware of an incorrect gear position during flight or on landing.
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Required Actions
Install a Burgess MK4BR microswitch on the right and left wing in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B5A, dated April 11, 1968, or later RAI-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aermacchi S.p.A. Model S.205/22R airplanes with serial numbers 213, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 379, 380, 381, 382, and 384.
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Federal Register Abstract
Gear Position Indicator Switch
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes Subject: Gear Position Indicator Switch Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/07/1968 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 22/R Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-16-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-628 AD NUMBER: 68-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-16-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-628. Applies to Model S.205/22R airplanes - Serial Nos. 213, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 379, 380, 381, 382, and 384. Compliance required within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide a position indicating means for the main landing gear, install a Burgess MK4BR microswitch on the right and left wing in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B5A, dated April 11, 1968, or later RAI-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective September 7, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes Subject: Gear Position Indicator Switch Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/07/1968 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: 68-16-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-628 AD NUMBER: 68-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-16-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-628. Applies to Model S.205/22R airplanes - Serial Nos. 213, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 379, 380, 381, 382, and 384. Compliance required within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide a position indicating means for the main landing gear, install a Burgess MK4BR microswitch on the right and left wing in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B5A, dated April 11, 1968, or later RAI-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective September 7, 1968. FOOTER:
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