AD 72-13-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22 | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 and 22M Airplanes |
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22M | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 and 22M Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in main landing gear beams (P/N 22-16732-5 or -6) due to fatigue, leading to potential failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect exposed surfaces of upper and lower beam caps per SB 57-23C/57-12C at intervals not exceeding 25 or 200 hours' time in service. Rework trailing edge panel attachment holes per SB paragraphs 2.IA(3), (5), (7) within specified timeframes. Inspect screw holes using eddy current methods at intervals per rework steps. Replace beam if cracks found during inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service until further actions are completed.
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Affected Aircraft
GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 22 and 22M airplanes certificated in all categories with 20,000 or more hours' time in service.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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