AD 70-15-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Drilled holes or attempted drilled holes for cotter pin installation located outside the limits specified in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd. Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 216, Issue 1, dated June 8, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent, which could lead to flap datum hinge link failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect right and left wing flap datum hinge links for improperly located drilled holes; replace non-compliant links with pre- or post-modification 982 standards. Install special washers P/N 4WF 465 or equivalent between nut and hinge lever assembly. Inspect ball race housing flange cotter pins for correct diameter (1/16 inch for pre-modification, 1/8 inch for post-modification).
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DH.104 'Dove' Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and other series as listed in the AD, all serial numbers
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Flap Datum Hinge Links
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes Subject: Wing Flap Datum Hinge Links 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 Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-15-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1034 AD NUMBER: 70-15-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-07 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-1034. Applies to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" airplanes. Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the right wing and left wing flap datum hinge links for drilled holes around the circumference of the bearing housing recess. If one or more drilled holes or attempted drilled holes (for cotter pin installation) are found located outside the limits given in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 216, Issue 1, dated June 8, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent, before further flight, replace the flap datum hinge link with a serviceable link of either pre-modification 982 or post-modification 982 standards. The complete flap datum hinge assembly must conform to the modification standard of the flap datum hinge link installed. (b) Install special washers P/N 4WF 465 or an FAA-approved equivalent between the nut on the flap datum hinge bolt and the hinge lever assembly at both the right wing and left wing datum hinge locations. A special washer equivalent to P/N 4WF 465 may be manufactured from 0.028 inch, minimum thickness mild steel sheet material. The special washer must have an outside diameter of at least 0.87 inches, a hole diameter of 0.323 inches, and a flat cut across a sector of the outer circumference producing a straight edge located no closed than 0.35 inches from the center of the hole. (c) Inspect the flange of the ball race housing on both the right wing and left wing flap datum hinge assemblies to determine that it is secured to the wing flap datum hinge link with a 1/16 inch diameter cotter pin for pre-modification 982 flap datum hinge assemblies or a 1/8 inch diameter cotter pin for post-modification 982 datum hinge assemblies. 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 June 20, 1970, which contained the amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes Subject: Wing Flap Datum Hinge Links 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 Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-15-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1034 AD NUMBER: 70-15-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley: de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-07 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-1034. Applies to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" airplanes. Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the right wing and left wing flap datum hinge links for drilled holes around the circumference of the bearing housing recess. If one or more drilled holes or attempted drilled holes (for cotter pin installation) are found located outside the limits given in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 216, Issue 1, dated June 8, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent, before further flight, replace the flap datum hinge link with a serviceable link of either pre-modification 982 or post-modification 982 standards. The complete flap datum hinge assembly must conform to the modification standard of the flap datum hinge link installed. (b) Install special washers P/N 4WF 465 or an FAA-approved equivalent between the nut on the flap datum hinge bolt and the hinge lever assembly at both the right wing and left wing datum hinge locations. A special washer equivalent to P/N 4WF 465 may be manufactured from 0.028 inch, minimum thickness mild steel sheet material. The special washer must have an outside diameter of at least 0.87 inches, a hole diameter of 0.323 inches, and a flat cut across a sector of the outer circumference producing a straight edge located no closed than 0.35 inches from the center of the hole. (c) Inspect the flange of the ball race housing on both the right wing and left wing flap datum hinge assemblies to determine that it is secured to the wing flap datum hinge link with a 1/16 inch diameter cotter pin for pre-modification 982 flap datum hinge assemblies or a 1/8 inch diameter cotter pin for post-modification 982 datum hinge assemblies. 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 June 20, 1970, which contained the amendment. FOOTER:
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