AD 68-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dynac Aerospace Corporation | Aero Commander 100 | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 100 and 100-180 |
| aircraft | Dynac Aerospace Corporation | Aero Commander 100-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 100 and 100-180 |
Unsafe Condition
Aileron cable failure caused by improper swaging of P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly
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Required Actions
Inspect P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 1015 or FAA-approved method. Replace the assembly with a new properly swaged one if improper swaging or cable slippage is found.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Dynac Aerospace Corporation Aero Commander Model 100 (Serial Nos. 1 through 278) and Model 100-180 (Serial Nos. 5001 through 5080)
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Cable Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 100 and 100-180 Subject: Aileron Cable Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/15/1968 Make: Dynac Aerospace Corporation Model: Aero Commander 100 | Aero Commander 100-180 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-21-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-669 AD NUMBER: 68-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 100 and 100-180 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-21-02 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 39-669. Applies to Aero Commander Model 100, Serial Nos. 1 through 278, and Aero Commander Model 100-180, Serial Nos. 5001 through 5080 airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent the possibility of aileron cable failure caused by improper swaging of P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly, accomplish the following prior to further flight: (a) Unless already accomplished, inspect P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 1015, dated October 4, 1968, or later FAA approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southern Region. (b) If indications of improper swaging or of cable slippage are found, replace the assembly with a new P/N 35606 aileron cable assembly that is properly swaged in accordance with the criteria specified in Figure I of the service bulletin. This amendment becomes effective October 15, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 100 and 100-180 Subject: Aileron Cable Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/15/1968 Make: Dynac Aerospace Corporation Model: Aero Commander 100 | Aero Commander 100-180 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: 68-21-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-669 AD NUMBER: 68-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander Model 100 and 100-180 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-21-02 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 39-669. Applies to Aero Commander Model 100, Serial Nos. 1 through 278, and Aero Commander Model 100-180, Serial Nos. 5001 through 5080 airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent the possibility of aileron cable failure caused by improper swaging of P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly, accomplish the following prior to further flight: (a) Unless already accomplished, inspect P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 1015, dated October 4, 1968, or later FAA approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southern Region. (b) If indications of improper swaging or of cable slippage are found, replace the assembly with a new P/N 35606 aileron cable assembly that is properly swaged in accordance with the criteria specified in Figure I of the service bulletin. This amendment becomes effective October 15, 1968. FOOTER:
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