AD 72-25-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft

AD Number
72-25-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 3N Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 3NM Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 3TM Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C-45G Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C-45H Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18C Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18S Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. E18S Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. E18S-9700 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. G18S Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. H18 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. JRB-6 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. RC-45J Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45G Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45H Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45J Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the nose landing gear to extend from the retracted position on aircraft with Volpar TriGear installed.

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Required Actions

Modify the Volpar nose walking beam assembly, P/N 261, in accordance with Volpar Service Bulletin No. 21 (revised 7 August 1972) or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with STC SA4-1531, STC SA111WE, STC SA1832WE, or any other STC modification incorporating the Volpar TriGear Installation.

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Federal Register Abstract

Nose Gear Extension

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AD Number:
72-25-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P...Show more
Subject:
Nose Gear Extension
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/09/1972
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
3N | 3NM | 3TM | C-45G | C-45H | D18C | D18S | E18S | E18S-9700 | G18S | H18 | JRB-6 | RC-45J | TC-4...Show more
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: 72-25-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1572

AD NUMBER:   72-25-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 9, 1972.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
72-25-06 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1572. Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft certificated in all categories with STC SA4-1531, STC SA111WE, STC SA1832WE or any other STC modification incorporating the provisions of the Volpar TriGear Installation.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent possible failure of the nose landing gear to extend from the retracted position on those aircraft with Volpar TriGear installed, accomplish the following:

For airplanes incorporating Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the Volpar nose walking beam assembly, P/N 261, in accordance with Volpar Service Bulletin No. 21, as revised 7 August 1972, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

NOTE: For bulletins, parts or service information contact:

Volpar Incorporated
16300 Stagg Street
Van Nuys, California 91406
Phone 213-787-4393

NOTE: Pilots are cautioned to conduct a through pre-flight inspection in this area. A decal should be located on the nose gear shock strut housing listing the recommended strut inflation pressure.

This amendment becomes effective December 9, 1972.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P...Show more
Subject:
Nose Gear Extension
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/09/1972
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
3N | 3NM | 3TM | C-45G | C-45H | D18C | D18S | E18S | E18S-9700 | G18S | H18 | JRB-6 | RC-45J | TC-4...Show more
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: 72-25-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1572

AD NUMBER:   72-25-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 9, 1972.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
72-25-06 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1572. Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft certificated in all categories with STC SA4-1531, STC SA111WE, STC SA1832WE or any other STC modification incorporating the provisions of the Volpar TriGear Installation.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent possible failure of the nose landing gear to extend from the retracted position on those aircraft with Volpar TriGear installed, accomplish the following:

For airplanes incorporating Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the Volpar nose walking beam assembly, P/N 261, in accordance with Volpar Service Bulletin No. 21, as revised 7 August 1972, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

NOTE: For bulletins, parts or service information contact:

Volpar Incorporated
16300 Stagg Street
Van Nuys, California 91406
Phone 213-787-4393

NOTE: Pilots are cautioned to conduct a through pre-flight inspection in this area. A decal should be located on the nose gear shock strut housing listing the recommended strut inflation pressure.

This amendment becomes effective December 9, 1972.

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