AD 69-12-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and 17-30 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and 17-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the stabilizer rear strut clevises
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Required Actions
Perform either a magnetic particle inspection of both P/N 193101-9 rear strut attach clevises within 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date and at intervals not exceeding 25 hours' time-in-service, or replace both clevises with redesigned P/N 193130 within the same timeframe. If a crack is found during inspection, replace the clevises before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 14-19-3A (Serial Numbers 4229 thru 4342) and 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30001 thru 30164) Airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Strut Clevis
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-12-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-12-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and 17-30 Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Strut Clevis Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/13/1969 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19-3A | 17-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-12-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-779 AD NUMBER: 69-12-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and 17-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 13, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-12-04 BELLANCA: Amdt. 39-779. Applies to Models 14-19-3A (Serial Numbers 4229 thru 4342) and 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30001 thru 30164) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated. To prevent failures of the stabilizer rear strut clevises, unless already accomplished, perform either A or B below: A) Within 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, and thereafter at intervals of not to exceed 25 hours' time-in-service from the date of the last inspection, conduct a magnetic particle inspection of both P/N 193101-9 rear strut attach clevises in the area of the threaded shank. The clevises must be removed from the airplane to perform the inspection. If a crack is found during any inspection, before further flight, perform the replacement required by Paragraph B of this airworthiness directive. B) Within 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, replace both P/N 193101-9 rear strut attach clevises with redesigned P/N 193130 rear strut attach clevises, in accordance with instructions contained in Bellanca Service Letter No. 50, dated May 28, 1969, or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. C) When the replacement described in Paragraph B of this airworthiness directive has been accomplished on both rear strut attach clevises, the inspections required by Paragraph A of this airworthiness directive are no longer required. This amendment becomes effective June 13, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-12-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-12-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and 17-30 Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Strut Clevis Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/13/1969 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19-3A | 17-30 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: 69-12-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-779 AD NUMBER: 69-12-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and 17-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 13, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-12-04 BELLANCA: Amdt. 39-779. Applies to Models 14-19-3A (Serial Numbers 4229 thru 4342) and 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30001 thru 30164) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated. To prevent failures of the stabilizer rear strut clevises, unless already accomplished, perform either A or B below: A) Within 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, and thereafter at intervals of not to exceed 25 hours' time-in-service from the date of the last inspection, conduct a magnetic particle inspection of both P/N 193101-9 rear strut attach clevises in the area of the threaded shank. The clevises must be removed from the airplane to perform the inspection. If a crack is found during any inspection, before further flight, perform the replacement required by Paragraph B of this airworthiness directive. B) Within 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, replace both P/N 193101-9 rear strut attach clevises with redesigned P/N 193130 rear strut attach clevises, in accordance with instructions contained in Bellanca Service Letter No. 50, dated May 28, 1969, or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. C) When the replacement described in Paragraph B of this airworthiness directive has been accomplished on both rear strut attach clevises, the inspections required by Paragraph A of this airworthiness directive are no longer required. This amendment becomes effective June 13, 1969. FOOTER:
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