AD 70-21-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Model DH.114 Heron Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Model DH.114 Heron Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Model DH.114 Heron Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the flap datum hinge assemblies due to wall thickness of the bearing housing recess less than 0.17 inches.
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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. Replace the hinge link with a serviceable link of Modification 837 standard if thickness is less than 0.17 inches. Incorporate Modification 837 by replacing specific part numbers with updated assemblies as specified.
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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 Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA, D.H.114 Heron Series 2X airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Datum Hinge Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-21-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-21-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Model DH.114 Heron Airplanes Subject: 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.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Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-21-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1090 AD NUMBER: 70-21-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Model DH.114 Heron Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 5, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-21-05 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED: Amendment 39-1090. Applies to deHavilland Model DH.114 "Heron" 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 Heron (114) No. CF.14 Issue 1, June 15, 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 837 standard. (b) Incorporate Modification 837 by replacing the flap datum hinge assemblies P/N 14WF.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 Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited, Modification News Sheet, Modification No. Heron 837, dated June 15, 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_70-21-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-21-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Model DH.114 Heron Airplanes Subject: 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.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: 70-21-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1090 AD NUMBER: 70-21-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Model DH.114 Heron Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 5, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-21-05 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED: Amendment 39-1090. Applies to deHavilland Model DH.114 "Heron" 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 Heron (114) No. CF.14 Issue 1, June 15, 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 837 standard. (b) Incorporate Modification 837 by replacing the flap datum hinge assemblies P/N 14WF.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 Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited, Modification News Sheet, Modification No. Heron 837, dated June 15, 1956, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1970. FOOTER:
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