AD 72-06-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Hazardous internal corrosion of the tubular structure of engine mounting frames, part numbers 14EM11A and 12A.
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Required Actions
Conduct x-ray inspections of engine mounting frames per Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet Heron (114) No. E.3, Issue 1/Issue 3 or later approved versions. Replace or repair frames with internal corrosion before further flight using approved instructions.
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Compliance Time
Within four years after the effective date of this AD (April 6, 1972), unless already accomplished within the last four years, and thereafter every four years. For modified frames (No. 1529), within four years after modification or one year after AD effective date (whichever is later), then every four years. For frames prefixed 'S4/DHB...' or 'BGB/DHB...', within 10 years from manufacture, then every four years.
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 Heron Series 2A, 2DA, 2X with engine mounting frames serial numbers DHB/1 and subsequent, prefixed 'DH/...', or 'S4/DHB...'/'BGB/DHB...' (manufactured to Modification No. 1529 standards).
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Federal Register Abstract
Corrosion in Engine Mount
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes Subject: Corrosion in Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/06/1972 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/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: 72-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1404 AD NUMBER: 72-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 6, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-06-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-1404. Applies to Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent hazardous internal corrosion of the tubular structure of engine mounting frames, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes with engine mounting frames with serial numbers DHB/1 and subsequent, or with serial numbers prefixed by "DH/...", that do not incorporate Modification No. 1529, within four years after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last four years, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed four years from the last inspection, conduct an x-ray inspection of the tubular structure of the engine mounting frame, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, for internal corrosion in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet Series: Heron (114) No. E.3, Issue 1, dated August 24, 1964, or Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. (b) For airplanes with engine mounting frames with serial numbers DHB/1 and subsequent, or with serial numbers prefixed by "DH/...", that incorporate Modification No. 1529, within four years after the date of incorporation of the modification, or within one year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed four years from the last inspection, conduct an x-ray inspection of the tubular structure of the engine mounting frames, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, for internal corrosion in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical Sheet Series: Heron (114) No. E.3, Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For airplanes with engine mounting frames with serial numbers prefixed by "S4/DHB..." or "BGB/DHB..." (manufactured to the standards of Modification No. 1529), within 10 years from the date of manufacture, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed four years from the last inspection, conduct an x-ray inspection of the tubular structure of the engine mounting frames, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, for internal corrosion in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet Series: Heron (114) No. E.3, Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. NOTE: See Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet Series: Heron (114), No. E.3, Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, for dates of engine mount manufacture. (d) If internal corrosion is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), (b), or (c), before further flight replace or repair the engine mounting frame in accordance with Hawker Siddeley factory approved instructions or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region, and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a), (b), or (c) whichever is applicable. This supersedes Amendment 39-128 (30 F.R. 11030), AD 65-20-03. This amendment becomes effective April 6, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes Subject: Corrosion in Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/06/1972 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/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: 72-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1404 AD NUMBER: 72-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 6, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-06-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-1404. Applies to Hawker Siddeley Model DH-114 "Heron" Airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent hazardous internal corrosion of the tubular structure of engine mounting frames, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes with engine mounting frames with serial numbers DHB/1 and subsequent, or with serial numbers prefixed by "DH/...", that do not incorporate Modification No. 1529, within four years after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last four years, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed four years from the last inspection, conduct an x-ray inspection of the tubular structure of the engine mounting frame, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, for internal corrosion in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet Series: Heron (114) No. E.3, Issue 1, dated August 24, 1964, or Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. (b) For airplanes with engine mounting frames with serial numbers DHB/1 and subsequent, or with serial numbers prefixed by "DH/...", that incorporate Modification No. 1529, within four years after the date of incorporation of the modification, or within one year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed four years from the last inspection, conduct an x-ray inspection of the tubular structure of the engine mounting frames, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, for internal corrosion in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical Sheet Series: Heron (114) No. E.3, Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For airplanes with engine mounting frames with serial numbers prefixed by "S4/DHB..." or "BGB/DHB..." (manufactured to the standards of Modification No. 1529), within 10 years from the date of manufacture, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed four years from the last inspection, conduct an x-ray inspection of the tubular structure of the engine mounting frames, P/N's 14EM11A and 12A, for internal corrosion in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Technical News Sheet Series: Heron (114) No. E.3, Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. NOTE: See Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet Series: Heron (114), No. E.3, Issue 3, dated September 14, 1970, for dates of engine mount manufacture. (d) If internal corrosion is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), (b), or (c), before further flight replace or repair the engine mounting frame in accordance with Hawker Siddeley factory approved instructions or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region, and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a), (b), or (c) whichever is applicable. This supersedes Amendment 39-128 (30 F.R. 11030), AD 65-20-03. This amendment becomes effective April 6, 1972. FOOTER:
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