AD 72-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, could result in failure of the rudder control system.
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Required Actions
Inspect the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever using dye penetrant method per Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet CT(104) No. 219. If cracks are found, replace the lever with a new part of P/N 4CF.767A. If marks or damage are found, blend out marks, apply selenious acid treatment or equivalent, repaint, and continue inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 2,200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,400 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model DH-104 'Dove' airplanes including Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and others as listed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cracks in Control Pedal Reversal Lever
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes Subject: Cracks in Control Pedal Reversal Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/31/1972 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 72-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1441 AD NUMBER: 72-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 31, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-10-01 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amendment 39-1441. Applies to Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To detect cracks in the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 2,200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,400 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, for cracks, using a dye penetrant method, in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet Series: CT(104) No. 219, Issue 1, dated October 19, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. If no cracks are found, visually inspect the upper radiused surface of the upper arm of the rudder control reversal lever for marks or other evidence of mechanical damage. (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight replace the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, with a new part of the same part number and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a). (c) If marks or other evidence of mechanical damage are found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight smoothly blend out the marks and renew the protective treatment, using selenious acid treatment, or an FAA-approved equivalent, and repaint the part. After refitting the part, continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a). This amendment is effective May 31, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes Subject: Cracks in Control Pedal Reversal Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/31/1972 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 72-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1441 AD NUMBER: 72-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 31, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-10-01 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION: Amendment 39-1441. Applies to Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To detect cracks in the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 2,200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,400 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, for cracks, using a dye penetrant method, in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet Series: CT(104) No. 219, Issue 1, dated October 19, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. If no cracks are found, visually inspect the upper radiused surface of the upper arm of the rudder control reversal lever for marks or other evidence of mechanical damage. (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight replace the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, with a new part of the same part number and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a). (c) If marks or other evidence of mechanical damage are found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight smoothly blend out the marks and renew the protective treatment, using selenious acid treatment, or an FAA-approved equivalent, and repaint the part. After refitting the part, continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a). This amendment is effective May 31, 1972. FOOTER:
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