AD 73-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Seizing of the eye bolts, P/N 205-9-047-11, connecting the articulated drag braces to the main landing gear cross members.
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Required Actions
Install grease fittings and washers, P/N MS15720-1 and P/N 205-9-012-15, respectively, in the attachments for the eye bolts to the main landing gear cross members in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B32 or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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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
SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R airplanes with serial numbers 001 through 003, and 101 through 399.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Eye Bolt Seizure
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Eye Bolt Seizure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/20/1973 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1644 AD NUMBER: 73-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 20, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-04 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-1644. Applies to SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, -20R, and -22R airplanes. Serial Numbers 001 through 003, and 101 through 399. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To provide a means for periodic lubrication to prevent seizing of the eye bolts, P/N 205- 9-047-11, connecting the articulated drag braces to the main landing gear cross members, install grease fittings and washers, P/N MS15720-1 and P/N 205-9-012-15, respectively, in the attachments for the eye bolts, P/N 205-9-047-11, to the main landing gear cross members in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B32 dated November 19, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective June 20, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Eye Bolt Seizure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/20/1973 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R 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: 73-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1644 AD NUMBER: 73-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, S.205-20R, and S.205-22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 20, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-04 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-1644. Applies to SIAI Marchetti Models S.205-18R, -20R, and -22R airplanes. Serial Numbers 001 through 003, and 101 through 399. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To provide a means for periodic lubrication to prevent seizing of the eye bolts, P/N 205- 9-047-11, connecting the articulated drag braces to the main landing gear cross members, install grease fittings and washers, P/N MS15720-1 and P/N 205-9-012-15, respectively, in the attachments for the eye bolts, P/N 205-9-047-11, to the main landing gear cross members in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B32 dated November 19, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective June 20, 1973. FOOTER:
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