AD 70-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_70-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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