AD 75-17-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 880B | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 885 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets.
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Required Actions
Inspect left and right lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets for cracks within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks are found, replace brackets with steel brackets (P/Ns 880.33.0.106.1 and 880.33.0.106.2) before further flight. If no cracks, replace brackets within 100 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (for inspection); before further flight if cracks are found; within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date if no cracks.
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Affected Aircraft
Socata Models MS880B and MS885 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 395 with aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets.
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Federal Register Abstract
Front Horizontal Stabilizer
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-22.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-22 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes Subject: Front Horizontal Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/19/1975 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 880B | MS 885 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-17-22 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2324 AD NUMBER: 75-17-22 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 19, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-22 SOCATA: Amendment 39-2324. Applies to Socata Models MS880B and MS885 airplanes, certificated in all categories, Serial Numbers 1 through 395 which have aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets installed. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the left and right lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets for cracks in accordance with Socata Service Rallye No. 12/1, Gr. 55.01 dated January 1972 or an FAA- approved equivalent. (b) If cracks are found in either bracket, before further flight, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (c) If no cracks are found, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (d) Replace the left and right aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets with steel brackets, P/Ns 880.33.0.106.1 and 880.33.0.106.2, respectively. This amendment becomes effective August 19, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-22.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-22 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes Subject: Front Horizontal Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/19/1975 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 880B | MS 885 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: 75-17-22 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2324 AD NUMBER: 75-17-22 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 19, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-17-22 SOCATA: Amendment 39-2324. Applies to Socata Models MS880B and MS885 airplanes, certificated in all categories, Serial Numbers 1 through 395 which have aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets installed. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the left and right lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets for cracks in accordance with Socata Service Rallye No. 12/1, Gr. 55.01 dated January 1972 or an FAA- approved equivalent. (b) If cracks are found in either bracket, before further flight, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (c) If no cracks are found, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (d) Replace the left and right aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets with steel brackets, P/Ns 880.33.0.106.1 and 880.33.0.106.2, respectively. This amendment becomes effective August 19, 1975. FOOTER:
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