AD 75-17-23 R2

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Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes

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75-17-23 R2
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aircraft
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Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 18/F Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 18/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 20/F Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 20/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 22/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.208 Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.208A Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the internal wing rib brackets (P/N 205-3-033-18 and 205-3-034-18) could result in failure of the landing gear operating mechanism.

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Required Actions

Inspect the internal wing rib brackets for cracks in accordance with Service Bulletin 205B37D. If cracks exceed 10 mm (0.394 inch), replace the brackets with new ones of the same part number and replace associated washers (P/N AN960-516L) with new countersunk washers (P/N 205-3-053-16). Continue inspections until brackets are replaced with P/N 205-3-313-11 and 205-3-313-12.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

Aermacchi S.p.A. Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A airplanes certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Landing Gear Operating Mech.

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AD Number:
75-17-23 R2
Document Type:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S2...Show more
Subject:
Landing Gear Operating Mech.
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/27/1985
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A
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: 75-17-23 R2
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5139

AD NUMBER:   75-17-23 R2

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 27, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-17-23 R2 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2328 as amended by Amendment 39-4612 is further amended by Amendment 39-5139. Applies to Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated. To detect cracks which could result in the possible failure of the landing gear operating mechanism, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection, inspect the internal wing rib brackets, P/N's 205-3-033-18 and 205-3-034-18 for cracks in accordance with Instructions Paragraph (a) of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B37D, dated March 15, 1985, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If cracks are found during an inspection required by Paragraph (a) of this AD that are in excess of 10 mm (0.394 inch) in length, before further flight comply with the following:

(1) Replace the affected brackets with new brackets of the same part number.

(2) Unless already accomplished replace the associated washers, P/N AN960-516L, with new design countersunk washers, P/N 205-3-053-16, in accordance with Instructions Paragraph (b) of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B37D, dated March 15, 1985, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) Following accomplishment of Paragraph (b) of this AD continue to inspect in accordance with Paragraph (a) of this AD until brackets P/N 205-3-033-18 and 205-3-034-18 are replaced by new brackets P/N 205-3-313-11 and P/N 205-3-313-12 in accordance with Instructions Paragraph (b) of SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin S/B No. 205B37D, dated March 15, 1985.

Amendment 39-2328 became effective August 20, 1975.

Amendment 39-4612 became effective April 14, 1983.

This Amendment 39-5139 becomes effective September 27, 1985.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S2...Show more
Subject:
Landing Gear Operating Mech.
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/27/1985
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A
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: 75-17-23 R2
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5139

AD NUMBER:   75-17-23 R2

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 27, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-17-23 R2 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2328 as amended by Amendment 39-4612 is further amended by Amendment 39-5139. Applies to Models S205-18F, S205-18R, S205-20F, S205-20R, S205-22R, S208, and S208A airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated. To detect cracks which could result in the possible failure of the landing gear operating mechanism, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection, inspect the internal wing rib brackets, P/N's 205-3-033-18 and 205-3-034-18 for cracks in accordance with Instructions Paragraph (a) of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B37D, dated March 15, 1985, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If cracks are found during an inspection required by Paragraph (a) of this AD that are in excess of 10 mm (0.394 inch) in length, before further flight comply with the following:

(1) Replace the affected brackets with new brackets of the same part number.

(2) Unless already accomplished replace the associated washers, P/N AN960-516L, with new design countersunk washers, P/N 205-3-053-16, in accordance with Instructions Paragraph (b) of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B37D, dated March 15, 1985, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) Following accomplishment of Paragraph (b) of this AD continue to inspect in accordance with Paragraph (a) of this AD until brackets P/N 205-3-033-18 and 205-3-034-18 are replaced by new brackets P/N 205-3-313-11 and P/N 205-3-313-12 in accordance with Instructions Paragraph (b) of SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin S/B No. 205B37D, dated March 15, 1985.

Amendment 39-2328 became effective August 20, 1975.

Amendment 39-4612 became effective April 14, 1983.

This Amendment 39-5139 becomes effective September 27, 1985.

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