AD 72-10-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model D.H. 104 Series 7A, 7AXC, 8A, 8AXC Airplanes

AD Number
72-10-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Airframe structure

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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.

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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.

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