AD 69-08-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-1 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-100 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-200 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-300 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks or deformation in the elevator rudder pulley bracket assembly at F.S. 106, specifically at the forward flange on the top and bottom beams P/Ns C6FS1263-27 and -29 outboard of the outboard lightening hole.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the elevator rudder pulley bracket assembly for cracks or deformation. Replace cracked or deformed parts before further flight. Compliance times may be increased with FAA approval upon submission of substantiating data.
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Compliance Time
prior to the next flight and at daily intervals thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes except those altered in accordance with Service Bulletin 6/181
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight Controls
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-08-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-08-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes Subject: Flight Controls Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-6-1 | DHC-6-100 | DHC-6-200 | DHC-6-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-08-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-867 AD NUMBER: 69-08-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-08-12 DEHAVILLAND: Amdt. 39-867. Amdt. 39-756 as amended by Amdt. 39-867. Applies to de Havilland DHC-6 type airplanes certificated in all categories except airplanes altered in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin 6/181. To prevent loss of the flight controls compliance is required prior to the next flight and at daily intervals thereafter as follows: (a) Visually inspect the elevator rudder pulley bracket assembly at F.S. 106 specifically at the forward flange on the top and bottom beams P/Ns C6FS1263-27 and -29 outboard of the outboard lightening hole for cracks or deformation. Replace cracked or deformed parts before further flight. (b) The compliance times may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, upon receipt of substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector. This directive effective April 30, 1969 and was effective upon receipt by all recipients of the telegram dated February 14, 1969, which contained amendment 39-756. Revised November 15, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-08-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-08-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes Subject: Flight Controls Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-6-1 | DHC-6-100 | DHC-6-200 | DHC-6-300 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: 69-08-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-867 AD NUMBER: 69-08-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-08-12 DEHAVILLAND: Amdt. 39-867. Amdt. 39-756 as amended by Amdt. 39-867. Applies to de Havilland DHC-6 type airplanes certificated in all categories except airplanes altered in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin 6/181. To prevent loss of the flight controls compliance is required prior to the next flight and at daily intervals thereafter as follows: (a) Visually inspect the elevator rudder pulley bracket assembly at F.S. 106 specifically at the forward flange on the top and bottom beams P/Ns C6FS1263-27 and -29 outboard of the outboard lightening hole for cracks or deformation. Replace cracked or deformed parts before further flight. (b) The compliance times may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, upon receipt of substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector. This directive effective April 30, 1969 and was effective upon receipt by all recipients of the telegram dated February 14, 1969, which contained amendment 39-756. Revised November 15, 1969. FOOTER:
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