AD 72-09-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes

AD Number
72-09-04
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 de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2A Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H.114 Heron Series 2X Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks or damage to the fuselage keel frame at fuselage station 43.25 near the wing rear spar attachment could result in structural failure.

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Required Actions

Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect the fuselage keel frame at fuselage station 43.25 for cracks or damage. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 600 hours' time in service. Repair any found damage before further flight using ARB approved instructions.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 575 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection

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Affected Aircraft

De Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd. Model D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, 2DA, 2X

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuselage Keel Frame

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AD Number:
72-09-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes
Subject:
Fuselage Keel Frame
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/25/1972
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: 72-09-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1439

AD NUMBER:   72-09-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 25, 1972.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
72-09-04 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amendment 39-1439. Applies to DeHavilland Model DH-114 "Heron" airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated.

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 575 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove the inspection doors just forward and aft of the fuselage rear spar transverse keel frame at fuselage station 43.25 and visually inspect both the front and rear face, including reinforcing sections, if installed, of the fuselage and rear spar transverse keel frame for signs of buckling and cracks.

NOTE: During the inspection required by paragraph (a), particular attention should be directed to the area near the wing rear spar attachment.

(b) If cracks or other damage is found during inspections specified in paragraph (a), before further flight, repair the keel frame in accordance with ARB approved repair instructions obtained from the Product support Department, Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of an FAA Region (or in the case of the Western Region, the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division).

This amendment is effective April 25, 1972, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the telegram dated February 9, 1972, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes
Subject:
Fuselage Keel Frame
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/25/1972
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: 72-09-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1439

AD NUMBER:   72-09-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Model DH-114 Heron Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 25, 1972.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
72-09-04 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amendment 39-1439. Applies to DeHavilland Model DH-114 "Heron" airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated.

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 575 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection, remove the inspection doors just forward and aft of the fuselage rear spar transverse keel frame at fuselage station 43.25 and visually inspect both the front and rear face, including reinforcing sections, if installed, of the fuselage and rear spar transverse keel frame for signs of buckling and cracks.

NOTE: During the inspection required by paragraph (a), particular attention should be directed to the area near the wing rear spar attachment.

(b) If cracks or other damage is found during inspections specified in paragraph (a), before further flight, repair the keel frame in accordance with ARB approved repair instructions obtained from the Product support Department, Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of an FAA Region (or in the case of the Western Region, the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division).

This amendment is effective April 25, 1972, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the telegram dated February 9, 1972, which contained this amendment.

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