AD 73-12-08

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Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22 and 22M Airplanes

AD Number
73-12-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft D & R Nevada LLC 22 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22 and 22M Airplanes
aircraft D & R Nevada LLC 22M Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22 and 22M Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failures of the flap track support structure due to cracks in the flap track support rails 22-17463-57, -58, -59, -60, fittings 22-18994-1, -3 or -5, and track supporting structure.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the right and left inboard flap at wing station 180.504 for cracks in specified components. Replace cracked fittings before further flight; repair or replace other cracked parts with FAA approval. Adjust inspection intervals after repairs or replacements.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 landings after the effective date (June 12, 1973), unless already accomplished within the last 275 landings, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 325 landings from the last inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 22 and 22M airplanes with 28,000 hours or more of total time in service.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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