AD 70-10-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the nose landing gear locking lever and jack attachment lever due to cracks.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the nose landing gear locking lever (P/N 4UN.41A) and jack attachment lever (P/N 4UN.323A) for cracks within 150 hours' time in service after the effective date, and every 300 hours thereafter. Replace cracked levers with serviceable ones or comply with HSA Modification 1093 by March 1, 1971.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 150 hours' time in service after the effective date, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service since the last inspection. Replace by March 1, 1971.
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Model DH.114 Series 2 airplanes not incorporating HSA Modification 1093.
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Gear Locking Lever
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-10-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-10-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes Subject: Nose Gear Locking Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/11/1970 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-10-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1062 AD NUMBER: 70-10-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 11, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-10-07 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-991. Applies to "Heron" Model DH.114 series 2 airplanes which have not incorporated HSA Modification 1093. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent failure of the nose landing gear locking lever and jack attachment lever, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 150 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service since the last inspection, visually inspect the nose landing gear locking lever (P/N 4UN.41A) and jack attachment lever (P/N 4UN.323A) for cracks. (b) If cracks are found during the inspections required by paragraph (a), before further flight, either replace the cracked lever with a serviceable lever of the same part number or comply with paragraph (c). (c) Unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (b), on or before March 1, 1971, replace the nose landing gear locking lever (P/N 4UN.41A) and jack attachment lever (P/N 4UN.323A) with HSA Modification 1093 levers in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet Heron (114) No. U.13 dated December 8, 1969, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (d) The inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued following compliance with paragraph (c). (e) Upon request by the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. Amendment 39-991 effective June 14, 1970. This Amendment (39-1062) becomes effective August 11, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-10-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-10-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes Subject: Nose Gear Locking Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/11/1970 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: 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: 70-10-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1062 AD NUMBER: 70-10-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 11, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-10-07 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-991. Applies to "Heron" Model DH.114 series 2 airplanes which have not incorporated HSA Modification 1093. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent failure of the nose landing gear locking lever and jack attachment lever, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 150 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service since the last inspection, visually inspect the nose landing gear locking lever (P/N 4UN.41A) and jack attachment lever (P/N 4UN.323A) for cracks. (b) If cracks are found during the inspections required by paragraph (a), before further flight, either replace the cracked lever with a serviceable lever of the same part number or comply with paragraph (c). (c) Unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (b), on or before March 1, 1971, replace the nose landing gear locking lever (P/N 4UN.41A) and jack attachment lever (P/N 4UN.323A) with HSA Modification 1093 levers in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet Heron (114) No. U.13 dated December 8, 1969, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (d) The inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued following compliance with paragraph (c). (e) Upon request by the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. Amendment 39-991 effective June 14, 1970. This Amendment (39-1062) becomes effective August 11, 1970. FOOTER:
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