AD 70-10-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley "Heron" Model DH.114 Series 2 Airplanes

AD Number
70-10-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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AD Number:
70-10-07
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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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.

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