AD 75-22-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | F.260 | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | F.260B | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear due to cracks in the landing gear bellcrank pivot bolts P/N 260-14-35-1.
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Required Actions
Perform a magnetic particle inspection of the landing gear bellcrank pivot bolts P/N 260-14-35-1 within the specified timeframe. Replace the pivot bolts and bushings with modified parts P/N 260-14-35-3 and P/N 260-14-17-5 if cracks are found or as required after inspection.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of 300 hours total aircraft time in service, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti Models F.260 and F.260B airplanes, Serial Numbers 101 thru 125, 2-26 thru 2-52 (except S/N 2-33, 2-47, 2-50, and 2-51), 3-76, 3-77, and 502, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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