AD 68-19-02
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
Cracks in the lower part of fuselage frame No. 2 at the rudder control bellcrank brackets and cracks and deformation in the fuselage belly skin stringers at the outboard rudder pedal support tube brackets.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the lower portion of fuselage frame No. 2 and fuselage stringers for cracks and deformation using a lamp and mirror per Siai Service Bulletin No. 205B20. If cracks exceed 3/16 inches, modify the frame and stringers before next flight. Otherwise, comply with paragraph (d) within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R airplanes with serial numbers 213, 370-374, 378-390 (excluding 375, 377), 392-396, 398, 4-124, 4-125, 4-132, 4-142-148 (excluding 4-141, 4-144, 4-149).
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Federal Register Abstract
Cracks in Lower Fuselage
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes Subject: Cracks in Lower Fuselage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/11/1968 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 22/R Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-19-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-654 AD NUMBER: 68-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-19-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-654. Applies to Model S.205/22R airplanes, Serial Nos. 213, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 398, 4-124, 4-125, 4-132, 4-142, 4-143, 4-145, 4-146, 4- 147, 4-148. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect cracks in the lower part of fuselage frame No. 2, at the rudder control bellcrank brackets, and to detect cracks and deformation in the stringers of the fuselage belly skin which are located at the outboard rudder pedal support tube brackets, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect, using a lamp and mirror, the lower portion of fuselage frame No. 2 for cracks and the lower fuselage stringers for cracks and deformation in accordance with Siai Service Bulletin No. 205B20, dated March 22, 1968, or later RAI-approved revision or an FAA-approved equivalent. If no cracks are found, comply with paragraph (d) within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. (b) If cracks are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a) none of which exceed 3/16 inches in length, repeat that inspection at intervals not to exceed 20 hours' time in service from the last inspection and comply with paragraph (d) within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. The repetitive inspection required in this paragraph may be discontinued upon compliance with paragraph (d). (c) If cracks are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a) which exceed 3/16 inches in length, comply with paragraph (d) before the next flight. (d) Modify fuselage frame No. 2 and stringers in accordance with Siai Service Bulletin No. 205B20, dated March 22, 1968, or later RAI-approved revision, or an FAA- approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective October 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes Subject: Cracks in Lower Fuselage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/11/1968 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: 68-19-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-654 AD NUMBER: 68-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Model S.205/22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-19-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-654. Applies to Model S.205/22R airplanes, Serial Nos. 213, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 398, 4-124, 4-125, 4-132, 4-142, 4-143, 4-145, 4-146, 4- 147, 4-148. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect cracks in the lower part of fuselage frame No. 2, at the rudder control bellcrank brackets, and to detect cracks and deformation in the stringers of the fuselage belly skin which are located at the outboard rudder pedal support tube brackets, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect, using a lamp and mirror, the lower portion of fuselage frame No. 2 for cracks and the lower fuselage stringers for cracks and deformation in accordance with Siai Service Bulletin No. 205B20, dated March 22, 1968, or later RAI-approved revision or an FAA-approved equivalent. If no cracks are found, comply with paragraph (d) within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. (b) If cracks are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a) none of which exceed 3/16 inches in length, repeat that inspection at intervals not to exceed 20 hours' time in service from the last inspection and comply with paragraph (d) within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. The repetitive inspection required in this paragraph may be discontinued upon compliance with paragraph (d). (c) If cracks are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a) which exceed 3/16 inches in length, comply with paragraph (d) before the next flight. (d) Modify fuselage frame No. 2 and stringers in accordance with Siai Service Bulletin No. 205B20, dated March 22, 1968, or later RAI-approved revision, or an FAA- approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective October 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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