AD 72-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H.114 Heron Series 2X | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the main undercarriage main and damper jack attachment bolts, part numbers 14-2U.229 and 14-2U.631, due to cracks.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main and damper jack attachment bolts for cracks by removing and visually inspecting them. For P/N 14-2U.229 bolts, inspect within 150 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 300 hours thereafter. For P/N 14-2U.631 bolts, inspect within 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 2,400 hours thereafter. Replace any cracked bolts with serviceable bolts of the same part number or P/N 14-2U.631 as specified.
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Compliance Time
within the next 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 150 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service from the last inspection (for P/N 14-2U.229) or within the next 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,400 hours' time in service (for P/N 14-2U.631)
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 airplanes with main undercarriage units having part numbers 14-2U.229 or 14-2U.631 main and damper jack attachment bolts.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main and Damper Jack Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 Airplanes Subject: Main and Damper Jack Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1972 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: 72-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1424 AD NUMBER: 72-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-08-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amdt. 39-1424. Applies to Model DH- 114 "Heron" Series 2 airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent failures of the main undercarriage main and damper jack attachment bolts, P/N 14-2U.229 and P/N 14-2U.631, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes with main undercarriage units that have any P/N 14-2U.229 main and damper jack attachment bolts installed, within the next 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 150 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove and visually inspect the attachment bolts for cracks. (b) For airplanes with main undercarriage units that have only P/N 14-2U.631 (Modification 1536) main and damper jack attachment bolts installed, within the next 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,400 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove and visually inspect the attachment bolts for cracks. (c) If any bolt is found to be cracked during an inspection required by paragraph (a) or (b), before further flight replace the cracked bolt in accordance with subparagraph (1) or (2): (1) Replace a cracked bolt, P/N 14-2U.229 with either a serviceable bolt of the same part number or replace with a serviceable bolt, P/N 14-2U.631 (Modification 1536), and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraphs (a) or (b) as applicable. (2) Replace a cracked bolt, P/N 14-2U-631 (Modification 1536), with a serviceable bolt of the same part number and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraphs (a) or (b) as applicable. This amendment becomes effective May 1, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 Airplanes Subject: Main and Damper Jack Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1972 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: 72-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1424 AD NUMBER: 72-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Series 2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-08-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amdt. 39-1424. Applies to Model DH- 114 "Heron" Series 2 airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent failures of the main undercarriage main and damper jack attachment bolts, P/N 14-2U.229 and P/N 14-2U.631, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes with main undercarriage units that have any P/N 14-2U.229 main and damper jack attachment bolts installed, within the next 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 150 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove and visually inspect the attachment bolts for cracks. (b) For airplanes with main undercarriage units that have only P/N 14-2U.631 (Modification 1536) main and damper jack attachment bolts installed, within the next 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,400 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove and visually inspect the attachment bolts for cracks. (c) If any bolt is found to be cracked during an inspection required by paragraph (a) or (b), before further flight replace the cracked bolt in accordance with subparagraph (1) or (2): (1) Replace a cracked bolt, P/N 14-2U.229 with either a serviceable bolt of the same part number or replace with a serviceable bolt, P/N 14-2U.631 (Modification 1536), and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraphs (a) or (b) as applicable. (2) Replace a cracked bolt, P/N 14-2U-631 (Modification 1536), with a serviceable bolt of the same part number and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraphs (a) or (b) as applicable. This amendment becomes effective May 1, 1972. FOOTER:
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