AD 70-07-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes

AD Number
70-07-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Internal corrosion of the tailplane rear spar to rear fuselage bulkhead support struts.

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Required Actions

Conduct an x-ray inspection of the two tailplane rear spar to rear fuselage bulkhead support struts for internal corrosion. If corrosion is found, replace each corroded strut with a serviceable strut of the same part number. Report inspection results within 30 days.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" series airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tailplane Rear Spar

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AD Number:
70-07-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
Subject:
Tailplane Rear Spar
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The
Model:
D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small Airplane | Small/Large 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: 70-07-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-963

AD NUMBER:   70-07-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
70-07-06 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-963. Applies to Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" airplanes.

Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

(a) Conduct an x-ray inspection of the two tailplane rear spar to rear fuselage bulkhead support struts for internal corrosion.

(b) If corrosion is found during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight replace each strut found corroded with a serviceable strut of the same part number.

(c) Within 30 days after completing the inspection required by paragraph (a), report the results of the inspection, negative or positive, to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Aeronautical Center, AC-210, Federal Aviation Administration, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125.

(Reporting approved by Bureau of Budget under BOB No. 04-RO 174).

This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the telegram dated 4 March, 1970, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes
Subject:
Tailplane Rear Spar
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The
Model:
D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small Airplane | Small/Large 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: 70-07-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-963

AD NUMBER:   70-07-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
70-07-06 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-963. Applies to Models DH-104 "Dove" and DH-114 "Heron" airplanes.

Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

(a) Conduct an x-ray inspection of the two tailplane rear spar to rear fuselage bulkhead support struts for internal corrosion.

(b) If corrosion is found during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight replace each strut found corroded with a serviceable strut of the same part number.

(c) Within 30 days after completing the inspection required by paragraph (a), report the results of the inspection, negative or positive, to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Aeronautical Center, AC-210, Federal Aviation Administration, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125.

(Reporting approved by Bureau of Budget under BOB No. 04-RO 174).

This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the telegram dated 4 March, 1970, which contained this amendment.

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