AD 75-17-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | F.260 | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | F.260B | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to correctly operate the emergency landing gear control could result in improper extension of the landing gear during an emergency.
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Required Actions
Replace the 'Emergency Landing Gear Extension' procedure on page 9 of the Flight Manual with the procedure from SIAI Service Bulletin S.B.No.260B5 dated December 23, 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. Retain a copy of the procedure in the Flight Manual until the August 9, 1973 revision is incorporated.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B, all serial numbers
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Landing Gear Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B Subject: Emergency Landing Gear Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/15/1975 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: F.260 | F.260B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-17-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2307 AD NUMBER: 75-17-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 15, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-06 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2307. Applies to Models F.260 and F.260B, all serial numbers, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide instructions for the correct operation of the emergency landing gear control, replace the "Emergency Landing Gear Extension" procedure set forth on page 9 of the airplane Flight Manual with a copy of the procedure set forth in SIAI Service Bulletin S.B.No.260B5, dated December 23, 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. Retain a copy of the procedure of Service Bulletin S.B.No. 260B5, or an FAA-approved equivalent, in the airplane Flight Manual until the procedure has been incorporated by the approved revision dated August 9, 1973 into the airplane Flight Manual. This amendment becomes effective August 15, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B Subject: Emergency Landing Gear Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/15/1975 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: F.260 | F.260B 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: 75-17-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2307 AD NUMBER: 75-17-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 15, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-06 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2307. Applies to Models F.260 and F.260B, all serial numbers, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide instructions for the correct operation of the emergency landing gear control, replace the "Emergency Landing Gear Extension" procedure set forth on page 9 of the airplane Flight Manual with a copy of the procedure set forth in SIAI Service Bulletin S.B.No.260B5, dated December 23, 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. Retain a copy of the procedure of Service Bulletin S.B.No. 260B5, or an FAA-approved equivalent, in the airplane Flight Manual until the procedure has been incorporated by the approved revision dated August 9, 1973 into the airplane Flight Manual. This amendment becomes effective August 15, 1975. FOOTER:
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