AD 73-11-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. | 1121 | Airworthiness Directives; ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES Model 1121 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. | 1121A | Airworthiness Directives; ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES Model 1121 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. | 1121B | Airworthiness Directives; ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES Model 1121 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a main landing gear due to cracks in the trunnion bosses of the main landing gear upper body, part number ES12845.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the trunnion bosses of the main landing gear upper body (P/N ES12845) for cracks using a mirror and flashlight. Replace the main landing gear with a serviceable part of the same part number or FAA-approved equivalent if a crack is found, and report the finding on FAA Form 8330-2.
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Compliance Time
prior to next takeoff
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Affected Aircraft
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. Model 1121, 1121A, 1121B airplanes, serial numbers 3 through 150 excluding serial number 107.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES Model 1121 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. Model: 1121 | 1121A | 1121B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-11-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1645 AD NUMBER: 73-11-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES Model 1121 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-05 ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES: Amdt. 39-1645. Applies to Model 1121 Series airplanes, S/N's 3 through 150, excluding S/N 107. Compliance required prior to next takeoff. To prevent the possible failure of a main landing gear (a) Visually inspect the trunnion bosses of the main landing gear upper body, P/N ES12845, for cracks using a mirror and flashlight. (b) If a crack is found in a main landing gear, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed, replace that main landing gear with a serviceable part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent, and report the finding of the crack on FAA Form 8330-2 to the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Federal Aviation Administration (AEU-100), c/o U. S. Embassy, APO New York, New York 09667. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174). NOTE: During the inspection required by paragraph (a) particular attention should be directed to the top of the trunnion boss along the forging flash or seam extending from the bushing face. This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective upon receipt of the airmail letter dated April 27, 1973, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES Model 1121 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. Model: 1121 | 1121A | 1121B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 73-11-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1645 AD NUMBER: 73-11-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES Model 1121 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-05 ISRAELI AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES: Amdt. 39-1645. Applies to Model 1121 Series airplanes, S/N's 3 through 150, excluding S/N 107. Compliance required prior to next takeoff. To prevent the possible failure of a main landing gear (a) Visually inspect the trunnion bosses of the main landing gear upper body, P/N ES12845, for cracks using a mirror and flashlight. (b) If a crack is found in a main landing gear, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed, replace that main landing gear with a serviceable part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent, and report the finding of the crack on FAA Form 8330-2 to the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Federal Aviation Administration (AEU-100), c/o U. S. Embassy, APO New York, New York 09667. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174). NOTE: During the inspection required by paragraph (a) particular attention should be directed to the top of the trunnion boss along the forging flash or seam extending from the bushing face. This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective upon receipt of the airmail letter dated April 27, 1973, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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