AD 72-03-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes

AD Number
72-03-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 18/F Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 18/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 20/F Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 20/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 22/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.208 Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.208A Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Structural failure of the wing front spar attachments to the fuselage frame due to cracks in the fuselage frame No. 2BIS, P/N 205-1-043-01.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing front spar attachments using a magnifying glass of at least 5 powers for cracks per Service Bulletin 205B28. If cracks are found, modify both sides of the fuselage frame per the same service bulletin. Modify the fuselage frame within specified timeframes as outlined in paragraphs (a) and (b).

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date, or before further flight if cracks are found, or before the accumulation of 600 hours' time in service.

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Affected Aircraft

Aermacchi S.p.A. Models S.205 (serial numbers 001-003, 101-104, 106-108, 110-399, 4-101-4-104, 4-106-4-133, 4-135-4-165, 4-167-4-202, 4-204-4-206, 4-208-4-235, 4-237-4-252, 4-256-4-268, 4-271, 4-273, 4-274, 4-277-4-282, 4-285, 5-302, 5-303) and S.208 (serial numbers 001-003, 1-03-1-12, 1-14, 1-15, 2-16-2-19, 2-48-2-50, 3-100, 4-51).

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Federal Register Abstract

Wing Front Spar Attachment

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AD Number:
72-03-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Front Spar Attachment
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/25/1972
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A
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: 72-03-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1386

AD NUMBER:   72-03-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 25, 1972.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   72-03-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-1386. Applies to Model S.205, Serial Numbers 001 through 003, 101 through 104, 106 through 108, 110 through 399, 4-101 through 4- 104, 4-106 through 4-133, 4-135 through 4-165, 4-167 through 4-202, 4-204 through 4-206, 4- 208 through 4-235, 4-237 through 4-252, 4-256 through 4-268, 4-271, 4-273, 4-274, 4-277 through 4-282, 4-285, 5-302, and 5-303; and to Model S.208, Serial Numbers 001 through 003, 1-03 through 1-12, 1-14, 1-15, 2-16 through 2-19, 2-48 through 2-50, 3-100, and 4-51 airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent structural failure of the wing front spar attachments to the fuselage frame, accomplish the following:

(a) For airplanes with 500 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD comply with paragraph (c).

(b) For airplanes with less than 500 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, -

(1) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, until modified in accordance with paragraph (c), visually inspect, using a magnifying glass of at least 5 powers, the wing front spar attachments to the fuselage frame 2BIS, P/N 205-1-043-01, for cracks in accordance with SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B28, dated May 11, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks are found during an inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight comply with paragraph (c).

(2) Before the accumulation of 600 hours' time in service comply with paragraph (c).

(c) Modify both sides of the fuselage frame No. 2BIS, P/N 205-1-043-01, in accordance with SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B28, dated May 11, 1971, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective February 25, 1972.

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AD Number:
72-03-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Front Spar Attachment
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/25/1972
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A
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: 72-03-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1386

AD NUMBER:   72-03-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Applies to Models S.205 and S.208 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 25, 1972.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   72-03-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-1386. Applies to Model S.205, Serial Numbers 001 through 003, 101 through 104, 106 through 108, 110 through 399, 4-101 through 4- 104, 4-106 through 4-133, 4-135 through 4-165, 4-167 through 4-202, 4-204 through 4-206, 4- 208 through 4-235, 4-237 through 4-252, 4-256 through 4-268, 4-271, 4-273, 4-274, 4-277 through 4-282, 4-285, 5-302, and 5-303; and to Model S.208, Serial Numbers 001 through 003, 1-03 through 1-12, 1-14, 1-15, 2-16 through 2-19, 2-48 through 2-50, 3-100, and 4-51 airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent structural failure of the wing front spar attachments to the fuselage frame, accomplish the following:

(a) For airplanes with 500 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD comply with paragraph (c).

(b) For airplanes with less than 500 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, -

(1) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, until modified in accordance with paragraph (c), visually inspect, using a magnifying glass of at least 5 powers, the wing front spar attachments to the fuselage frame 2BIS, P/N 205-1-043-01, for cracks in accordance with SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B28, dated May 11, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks are found during an inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight comply with paragraph (c).

(2) Before the accumulation of 600 hours' time in service comply with paragraph (c).

(c) Modify both sides of the fuselage frame No. 2BIS, P/N 205-1-043-01, in accordance with SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B28, dated May 11, 1971, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective February 25, 1972.

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