AD 72-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, and S.205-22/R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, and S.205-22/R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, and S.205-22/R Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the nose gear drag link assembly tubes and welded areas could lead to failure of the nose gear drag brace assembly.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect the tubes and welded areas of the nose gear articulated drag brace rear link using a magnifying glass. If cracks are found, strip paint and reinspect. If cracks exist, remove the nose gear drag brace assembly and either install reinforced parts per Service Bulletin or follow Service Instruction for press formed assemblies. Discontinue inspections after installation of approved parts.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 15 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Siai Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, and S.205-22/R airplanes, Serial Numbers 106 through 239.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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