AD 73-11-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/F | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/F | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208 | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208A | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Frayed aileron control cables and contact between control cables and metallic cup P/N 205-1-156-11
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Required Actions
Inspect flap and aileron control cables in the fuselage-to-wing passage area within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date. Replace frayed cables and rework the metallic cup if contact is found, before further flight except for flights under FAR 21.197.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 (serial nos. 001-003, 101-399, 4-101-4-165, 4-167-4-215, 4-227, 4-232-4-252, 4-254, 4-267-4-268, 4-270-4-271, 4-273-4-274, 4-282, 4-285, 5-302-5-303, 5-406) and Model S.208 (serial nos. 001-003, 1-03-1-15, 2-16-2-22, 2-47-2-50, 369, 3-100, 4-51, 4-231, 4-233, 4-256-4-258)
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Federal Register Abstract
Frayed Aileron Control Cables
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes Subject: Frayed Aileron Control Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/22/1973 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A 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: 73-11-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1647 AD NUMBER: 73-11-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 22, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-07 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-1647. Applies to SIAI Marchetti, Model S.205 airplanes, Serial Nos. 001 through 003, 101 through 399, 4-101 through 4-165, 4-167 through 4- 215, 4-227, 4-232 through 4-252, 4-254, 4-267, 4-268, 4-270, 4-271, 4-273, 4-274, 4-282, 4-285, 5-302, 5-303, 5-406; and Model S.208 airplanes, Serial Nos. 001 through 003, 1-03 through 1-15, 2-16 through 2-22, 2-47 through 2-50, 369, 3-100, 4-51, 4-231, 4-233, and 4-256 through 4-258. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To detect frayed or improperly aligned flap and aileron control cables at the passage of the cables from the fuselage to the wings, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the flap and aileron control cables in the area of passage from the fuselage to the wings for fraying or contact with the metallic cup, P/N 205-1-156-11, in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B31 dated January 14, 1972, or FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If frayed flap or aileron control cables or contact between the control cables and the metallic cup, P/N 205-1-156-11, are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a), 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 any frayed cables and rework the metallic cup, P/N 205-1-156-11, in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B31 dated January 14, 1972, or FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective June 22, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-11-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-11-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes Subject: Frayed Aileron Control Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/22/1973 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A 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: 73-11-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1647 AD NUMBER: 73-11-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti Model S.205 and S.208 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 22, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-11-07 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-1647. Applies to SIAI Marchetti, Model S.205 airplanes, Serial Nos. 001 through 003, 101 through 399, 4-101 through 4-165, 4-167 through 4- 215, 4-227, 4-232 through 4-252, 4-254, 4-267, 4-268, 4-270, 4-271, 4-273, 4-274, 4-282, 4-285, 5-302, 5-303, 5-406; and Model S.208 airplanes, Serial Nos. 001 through 003, 1-03 through 1-15, 2-16 through 2-22, 2-47 through 2-50, 369, 3-100, 4-51, 4-231, 4-233, and 4-256 through 4-258. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To detect frayed or improperly aligned flap and aileron control cables at the passage of the cables from the fuselage to the wings, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the flap and aileron control cables in the area of passage from the fuselage to the wings for fraying or contact with the metallic cup, P/N 205-1-156-11, in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B31 dated January 14, 1972, or FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If frayed flap or aileron control cables or contact between the control cables and the metallic cup, P/N 205-1-156-11, are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a), 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 any frayed cables and rework the metallic cup, P/N 205-1-156-11, in accordance with SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B31 dated January 14, 1972, or FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective June 22, 1973. FOOTER:
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