AD 72-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of a wing main spar lower attach fitting or of a wing center section lower spar boom
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Required Actions
Replace each wing lower spar attach fitting P/N CPD 2004 installed under STC SA1747WE at or before 1800 hours' time in service, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1800 hours' time in service. Replace the wing center section lower spar boom under specified drawings or approved modification. Discontinue replacements if modified with STC SA2438WE or approved alternative.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC airplanes modified per STC SA1747WE
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Federal Register Abstract
Fatigue Failure Wing Spar Fitting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes Subject: Fatigue Failure Wing Spar Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/07/1972 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC 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: 72-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1443 AD NUMBER: 72-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 7, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-10-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amendment 39-1443. Applies to DeHavilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC airplanes modified per STC SA1747WE certificated in all categories. (Also known as "Carstedt Jet Liner C-600"). Compliance required prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent fatigue failure of a wing main spar lower attach fitting or of a wing center section lower spar boom, accomplish the following: (a) Replace each wing lower spar attach fitting P/N CPD 2004 installed under STC SA1747WE at or before 1800 hours' time in service, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1800 hours' time in service, with a new attach fitting (Strato Engineering Co., Inc. Part No. CPD 2004). (b) Replace the wing center section lower spar boom at or before 1800 hours' time in service, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1800 hours' time in service, in accordance with DeHavilland Aircraft Company drawing number 4-Z-13775, or another replacement modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) If aircraft are further modified in accordance with STC SA2438WE, or an alternate acceptable modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Western Region, replacement of the parts as specified in (a) and (b) above, may be discontinued. This amendment becomes effective June 7, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes Subject: Fatigue Failure Wing Spar Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/07/1972 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC 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: 72-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1443 AD NUMBER: 72-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 7, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-10-03 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amendment 39-1443. Applies to DeHavilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC airplanes modified per STC SA1747WE certificated in all categories. (Also known as "Carstedt Jet Liner C-600"). Compliance required prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent fatigue failure of a wing main spar lower attach fitting or of a wing center section lower spar boom, accomplish the following: (a) Replace each wing lower spar attach fitting P/N CPD 2004 installed under STC SA1747WE at or before 1800 hours' time in service, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1800 hours' time in service, with a new attach fitting (Strato Engineering Co., Inc. Part No. CPD 2004). (b) Replace the wing center section lower spar boom at or before 1800 hours' time in service, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1800 hours' time in service, in accordance with DeHavilland Aircraft Company drawing number 4-Z-13775, or another replacement modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) If aircraft are further modified in accordance with STC SA2438WE, or an alternate acceptable modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Western Region, replacement of the parts as specified in (a) and (b) above, may be discontinued. This amendment becomes effective June 7, 1972. FOOTER:
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