AD 73-11-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/F | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Model S.205 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Model S.205 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/F | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Model S.205 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Model S.205 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai Marchetti Model S.205 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main and nose landing gear torque link pins and bolts due to lack of periodic lubrication could result in loss of structural integrity of the landing gear system.
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Required Actions
Remove existing main and nose landing gear torque link bolts and pins, clean bushings, install new pins and bolts with grease fittings as specified in Service Bulletin SB 205B35, and check pin-bushing fit.
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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 Model S.205 airplanes, Serial Numbers 001, 002, 003, 101 through 399, and 4-101 through 4-212
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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