AD 75-17-23 R2
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_75-17-23_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-23 R2 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-17-23_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-17-23 R2 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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