AD 71-08-05

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes

AD Number
71-08-05
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 Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27 Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27A Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27B Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27F Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27G Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27J Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27M Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227 Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227B Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227C Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227D Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
aircraft Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227E Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the end fittings of Main Landing Gear Drag Strut Assemblies P/N 2.00259.002 Issue 2 and Issue 3 at the taper dowel holes.

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Required Actions

Inspect the end fittings of Drag Strut Assembly P/N 2.00259.002 Issue 2 and Issue 3 at the taper dowel holes using penetrant flaw detection with at least 10 power magnification or equivalent method. Replace cracked parts before further flight. Report initial inspection results to the FAA Eastern Region.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the past 1100 hours and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1200 hours

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Affected Aircraft

Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 airplanes with Main Landing Gear Drag Strut Assemblies P/N 2.00259.002 Issue 2 and Issue 3

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Gear Drag Strut

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AD Number:
71-08-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
Subject:
Main Gear Drag Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/14/1971
Make:
Maryland Air Industries, Inc.
Model:
F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M | FH-227 | FH-227B | FH-227C | FH-227D | FH-227E
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
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: 71-08-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1315

AD NUMBER:   71-08-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 14, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
71-08-05 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-1183 as amended by Amendment 39-1204 is further amended by Amendment 39-1315. Applies to all FH-227 and F-27 airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect cracks in FH-227 and F-27 Main Landing Gear Drag Strut Assemblies P/N 2.00259.002 Issue 2 and Issue 3, having 5000 hours' time or more accomplish the following:

a) Within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the past 1100 hours and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1200 hours:

1) Inspect the end fittings of Drag Strut Assembly P/N 2.00259.002 Issue 2 and Issue 3 at the taper dowel holes using a penetrant flaw detection method in conjunction with a glass of at least 10 power or an equivalent method approved by the FAA.

2) Replace cracked parts before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the replacement can be performed.

3) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector, the compliance times specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. Equivalent inspections, and parts must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.

4) Report the results of the initial inspection findings required by this AD to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region (reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under B.O.B. No. 04-R0174).

Amendment 39-1183 was effective April 16, 1971.
Amendment 39-1204 was effective May 11, 1971.
This Amendment 39-1315 is effective October 14, 1971.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes
Subject:
Main Gear Drag Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/14/1971
Make:
Maryland Air Industries, Inc.
Model:
F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M | FH-227 | FH-227B | FH-227C | FH-227D | FH-227E
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
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: 71-08-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1315

AD NUMBER:   71-08-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild-Hiller Model FH-227 and F-27 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 14, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
71-08-05 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-1183 as amended by Amendment 39-1204 is further amended by Amendment 39-1315. Applies to all FH-227 and F-27 airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect cracks in FH-227 and F-27 Main Landing Gear Drag Strut Assemblies P/N 2.00259.002 Issue 2 and Issue 3, having 5000 hours' time or more accomplish the following:

a) Within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the past 1100 hours and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1200 hours:

1) Inspect the end fittings of Drag Strut Assembly P/N 2.00259.002 Issue 2 and Issue 3 at the taper dowel holes using a penetrant flaw detection method in conjunction with a glass of at least 10 power or an equivalent method approved by the FAA.

2) Replace cracked parts before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the replacement can be performed.

3) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector, the compliance times specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. Equivalent inspections, and parts must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.

4) Report the results of the initial inspection findings required by this AD to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region (reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under B.O.B. No. 04-R0174).

Amendment 39-1183 was effective April 16, 1971.
Amendment 39-1204 was effective May 11, 1971.
This Amendment 39-1315 is effective October 14, 1971.

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