AD 70-21-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes

AD Number
70-21-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to 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 Aviation, Ltd to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the flap datum hinge assemblies due to insufficient wall thickness in the bearing housing recess of the flap datum hinge links.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wall thickness of the bearing housing recess of both right and left wing flap datum hinge links. If thickness is less than 0.17 inches, replace with serviceable links of Modification 982 standard. Incorporate Modification 982 by replacing assemblies with specified part numbers as per approved documents.

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Compliance Time

within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, or by March 31, 1971, whichever occurs first

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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 Assemblies

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AD Number:
70-21-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Flap Datum Hinge Assemblies
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/05/1970
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: 70-21-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1087

AD NUMBER:   70-21-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 5, 1970.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
70-21-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD: Amdt. 39-1087. Applies to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" airplanes.

To prevent failure of the flap datum hinge assemblies, unless already accomplished, accomplish the following within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, or by March 31, 1971, whichever occurs first:

(a) Inspect the wall thickness of the bearing housing recess of both the right wing and left wing flap datum hinge links in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited, Technical News Sheet CT(104) No. 216 Issue 1, June 8, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. If the wall thickness is found to be less than 0.17 inches, replace the flap datum hinge link with a serviceable link of Modification 982 standard.

(b) Incorporate Modification 982 by replacing the flap datum hinge assemblies P/N 4WF.16A(R.H.) and P/N 4WF.15A(L.H.) with assemblies P/N 14WF.456A(R.H.) and P/N 14WF.455A (L.H.) in accordance with de Havilland Aircraft Company, Limited, Modification No. Dove 982 dated August 20, 1956, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1970.

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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 Aviation, Ltd to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Flap Datum Hinge Assemblies
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/05/1970
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: 70-21-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1087

AD NUMBER:   70-21-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 5, 1970.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
70-21-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD: Amdt. 39-1087. Applies to de Havilland Model DH.104 "Dove" airplanes.

To prevent failure of the flap datum hinge assemblies, unless already accomplished, accomplish the following within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, or by March 31, 1971, whichever occurs first:

(a) Inspect the wall thickness of the bearing housing recess of both the right wing and left wing flap datum hinge links in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited, Technical News Sheet CT(104) No. 216 Issue 1, June 8, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. If the wall thickness is found to be less than 0.17 inches, replace the flap datum hinge link with a serviceable link of Modification 982 standard.

(b) Incorporate Modification 982 by replacing the flap datum hinge assemblies P/N 4WF.16A(R.H.) and P/N 4WF.15A(L.H.) with assemblies P/N 14WF.456A(R.H.) and P/N 14WF.455A (L.H.) in accordance with de Havilland Aircraft Company, Limited, Modification No. Dove 982 dated August 20, 1956, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1970.

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