AD 72-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bendix | Wheel Assemblies | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to P/N 2601901 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B5312 (Production) and Serial Number H204 (Service)) and to P/N 2603561 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B1996 (Production) and Serial Number H78 (Service)) Wheel Assemblies (TSO C26B) |
| appliance | Bendix | Wheel Assemblies | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to P/N 2601901 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B5312 (Production) and Serial Number H204 (Service)) and to P/N 2603561 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B1996 (Production) and Serial Number H78 (Service)) Wheel Assemblies (TSO C26B) |
Unsafe Condition
Wheel failure due to cracks in the hubs of inboard wheel halves, specifically in the area near the radius in the hub I.D. behind the inboard bearing cup.
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Required Actions
Inspect the wheel assemblies using dye penetrant or FAA-approved equivalent (e.g., eddy current per Bendix Service Information Letter No. 319) at the next tire change and every other tire change until five additional inspections are completed. If cracks are found, replace defective parts with airworthy parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Bendix Wheel Assemblies with P/N 2601901 (inboard wheel halves prior to Serial Number B5312 (Production) and H204 (Service)) and P/N 2603561 (prior to Serial Number B1996 (Production) and H78 (Service)).
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Federal Register Abstract
Wheel Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to P/N 2601901 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Num...Show more Subject: Wheel Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1972 Make: Bendix Model: Wheel Assemblies Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1398 AD NUMBER: 72-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to P/N 2601901 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B5312 (Production) and Serial Number H204 (Service)) and to P/N 2603561 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B1996 (Production) and Serial Number H78 (Service)) Wheel Assemblies (TSO C26B) ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-04-02 BENDIX: Amdt. 39-1393 as amended by Amendment 39-1398. Applies to P/N 2601901 (inboard wheel halves prior to Serial Number B5312 (Production) and Serial Number H204 (Service)) and to P/N 2603561 (inboard wheel halves prior to Serial Number B1996 (Production) and Serial Number H78 (Service)) wheel assemblies (TSO C26B). Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent wheel failure accomplish the following: A) At the next tire change after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at every other tire change until five (5) additional inspections have been accomplished (except as noted in Paragraph B below), inspect the subject wheel assemblies for cracks. This inspection requires use of the dye penetrant method or an FAA-approved equivalent on the hubs of wheel halves, P/Ns 2602118 and 2603745, with particular attention to the area in or near the radius in the hub I.D. behind the inboard bearing cup. One such FAA-approved equivalent is an eddy current inspection conducted in accordance with Bendix Service Information Letter No. 319, dated September 16, 1971, and Supplement No. 1, dated February 11, 1972, which reduces the number of inspections required herein to one inspection. B) On wheels that have had a minimum of twelve (12) tire changes, a one time only inspection in accordance with Paragraph A is required. C) If cracks are found during any inspection required by Paragraphs A or B, prior to further flight, replace all defective parts with airworthy parts. The replacement of defective parts will not relieve the requirement for accomplishing the repetitive inspections specified in Paragraph A. Bendix Service Information Letter No. 319, dated September 16, 1971, and Supplement No. 1, dated February 11, 1972, pertains to this subject. Amendment 39-1393 became effective February 17, 1972. This Amendment 39-1398 becomes effective March 4, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to P/N 2601901 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Num...Show more Subject: Wheel Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1972 Make: Bendix Model: Wheel Assemblies Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1398 AD NUMBER: 72-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to P/N 2601901 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B5312 (Production) and Serial Number H204 (Service)) and to P/N 2603561 (Inboard Wheel Halves Prior to Serial Number B1996 (Production) and Serial Number H78 (Service)) Wheel Assemblies (TSO C26B) ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-04-02 BENDIX: Amdt. 39-1393 as amended by Amendment 39-1398. Applies to P/N 2601901 (inboard wheel halves prior to Serial Number B5312 (Production) and Serial Number H204 (Service)) and to P/N 2603561 (inboard wheel halves prior to Serial Number B1996 (Production) and Serial Number H78 (Service)) wheel assemblies (TSO C26B). Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent wheel failure accomplish the following: A) At the next tire change after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at every other tire change until five (5) additional inspections have been accomplished (except as noted in Paragraph B below), inspect the subject wheel assemblies for cracks. This inspection requires use of the dye penetrant method or an FAA-approved equivalent on the hubs of wheel halves, P/Ns 2602118 and 2603745, with particular attention to the area in or near the radius in the hub I.D. behind the inboard bearing cup. One such FAA-approved equivalent is an eddy current inspection conducted in accordance with Bendix Service Information Letter No. 319, dated September 16, 1971, and Supplement No. 1, dated February 11, 1972, which reduces the number of inspections required herein to one inspection. B) On wheels that have had a minimum of twelve (12) tire changes, a one time only inspection in accordance with Paragraph A is required. C) If cracks are found during any inspection required by Paragraphs A or B, prior to further flight, replace all defective parts with airworthy parts. The replacement of defective parts will not relieve the requirement for accomplishing the repetitive inspections specified in Paragraph A. Bendix Service Information Letter No. 319, dated September 16, 1971, and Supplement No. 1, dated February 11, 1972, pertains to this subject. Amendment 39-1393 became effective February 17, 1972. This Amendment 39-1398 becomes effective March 4, 1972. FOOTER:
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