AD 71-13-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 "Dove" Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the Dunlop compressed air bottles used in the emergency landing gear extension systems.
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Required Actions
Inspect the compressed air bottle (P/N AH.7360 or AC.11038) installed in the air bottle assembly (P/N AH.8512). Replace the air bottle assembly with a serviceable assembly of the same part number if the air bottle was manufactured before January 1, 1959.
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Compliance Time
on or before August 31, 1971, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-104 'Dove' Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and other series as specified, with air bottle assemblies (P/N AH.8512) containing compressed air bottles (P/N AH.7360 or AC.11038).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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