AD 72-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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