AD 71-08-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_71-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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