AD 75-16-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. | MU-2B-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. | MU-2B-25 | Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. | MU-2B-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. | MU-2B-35 | Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the wing flap main actuator jack screw.
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Required Actions
Inspect left and right wing flap main actuator jack screws for cracks, replace cracked jack screws, realign main actuator gear box housing units per Service Bulletin 167, ensure nominal 2.0 mm (0.080 inch) clearance between gear box housings and wing rear spar with no less than 0.5 mm (0.020 inch), and modify main gear box/remove rubber pad if equipped.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-2B-20/-25 (serial numbers 201 through 311 except 285, 291, 301, 305, and 309), and MU-2B-30/-35 (serial numbers 541 through 650 except 559, 612, 632, 645, and 648)
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Wing Flap
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-16-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-16-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes Subject: Main Wing Flap Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/05/1975 Make: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Model: MU-2B-20 | MU-2B-25 | MU-2B-30 | MU-2B-35 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-16-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2286 AD NUMBER: 75-16-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-16-13 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LIMITED: Amendment 39-2286. Applies to Mitsubishi MU-2B-20/-25 (serial numbers 201 through 311 except 285, 291, 301, 305, and 309), and MU-2B-30/-35 (serial numbers 541 through 650 except 559, 612, 632, 645, and 648) airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fatigue failure of the wing flap main actuator jack screw, accomplish the following: (a) Irrespective of the airplane total hours time in service, inspect the left and right wing flap main actuator jack screws for cracks, replace the jack screws that are found cracked, and realign all the main actuator gear box housing units in accordance with the instructions contained in Mitsubishi MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 167 as revised January 9, 1975 (hereinafter MU-2 Service Bulletin 167), or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing District Office, FAA, Pacific-Asia Region. (b) During the realignment process, ensure there is a nominal clearance of 2.0 mm (.080 inch), and under no circumstances less than 0.5 mm (.020 inch), between the main actuator gear box housings and wing rear spar. (c) For airplanes equipped with a rubber bearing pad between a main actuator gear box housing and the wing rear spar, accomplish the modification of the main gear box and removal of the rubber pad, as described in paragraph 3.l(7) or paragraph 3.2 1(b) of MU-2 Service Bulletin 167, as applicable, prior to realignment of the main gear box housings. NOTE: MU-2 Service Bulletin 167, paragraphs 4 and 5, and the appropriate Mitsubishi MU-2 Maintenance Manuals contain information on adjustment and operational check of the flap system. This amendment becomes effective August 5, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-16-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-16-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes Subject: Main Wing Flap Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/05/1975 Make: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Model: MU-2B-20 | MU-2B-25 | MU-2B-30 | MU-2B-35 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: 75-16-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2286 AD NUMBER: 75-16-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B-30, and MU-2B-35 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-16-13 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LIMITED: Amendment 39-2286. Applies to Mitsubishi MU-2B-20/-25 (serial numbers 201 through 311 except 285, 291, 301, 305, and 309), and MU-2B-30/-35 (serial numbers 541 through 650 except 559, 612, 632, 645, and 648) airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fatigue failure of the wing flap main actuator jack screw, accomplish the following: (a) Irrespective of the airplane total hours time in service, inspect the left and right wing flap main actuator jack screws for cracks, replace the jack screws that are found cracked, and realign all the main actuator gear box housing units in accordance with the instructions contained in Mitsubishi MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 167 as revised January 9, 1975 (hereinafter MU-2 Service Bulletin 167), or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing District Office, FAA, Pacific-Asia Region. (b) During the realignment process, ensure there is a nominal clearance of 2.0 mm (.080 inch), and under no circumstances less than 0.5 mm (.020 inch), between the main actuator gear box housings and wing rear spar. (c) For airplanes equipped with a rubber bearing pad between a main actuator gear box housing and the wing rear spar, accomplish the modification of the main gear box and removal of the rubber pad, as described in paragraph 3.l(7) or paragraph 3.2 1(b) of MU-2 Service Bulletin 167, as applicable, prior to realignment of the main gear box housings. NOTE: MU-2 Service Bulletin 167, paragraphs 4 and 5, and the appropriate Mitsubishi MU-2 Maintenance Manuals contain information on adjustment and operational check of the flap system. This amendment becomes effective August 5, 1975. FOOTER:
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