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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