AD 75-22-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, S.205-22/R, and S.208

AD Number
75-22-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, due to cracks, failure, or fork fin distance less than specified limits.

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Required Actions

Inspect the landing gear actuator attaching fork for cracks, failure, and fork fin distance within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks or failure are found, or fork fin distance is below limits, replace the fork with P/N 205-6-214-07 before further flight. If no issues, either reinstall the existing fork or install the new part.

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Compliance Time

within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Siai-Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, S.205-22/R (serial numbers 001-003, 101-399, 4-101-4-282, 4-285, 4-292, 5-302, 5-303, 5-406) and Model S.208 (serial numbers 001-003, 1-03-1-15, 2-16-2-27, 2-47-2-50, 4-51, 4-60, 4-61, 4-62, 369, 3-100, 4-231, 4-233, 4-256, 4-257, 4-258)

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Federal Register Abstract

Landing Gear

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AD Number:
75-22-20
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, S.205-22/R, and S.208
Subject:
Landing Gear
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/30/1975
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/R | 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: 75-22-20
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2392

AD NUMBER:   75-22-20

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, S.205-22/R, and S.208

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 30, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-22-20 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2392. Applies to Models S.205-18/R, - 20/R, and -22/R, S/N's 001 thru 003, 101 thru 399, 4-101 thru 4-282, 4-285, 4-292, 5-302, 5-303 and 5-406; and Model S.208, S/N's 001 thru 003, 1-03 thru 1-15, 2-16 thru 2-27, 2-47 thru 2-50, 4-51, 4-60, 4-61, 4-62, 369, 3-100, 4-231, 4-233, 4-256, 4-257, and 4-258 airplanes, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To prevent possible failure of the landing gear, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, for cracks, failure, and fork fin distance in accordance with Instructions, paragraph A., of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin, S.B. No. 205B40, dated April 7, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals cracks or failure of the attaching fork, or if the fork fin distance is less than the minimum specified in the service bulletin, Instructions, paragraph a.8., before further flight, replace the landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, with one of new design, P/N 205-6-214-07, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph b. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals no cracks or failures and the fork fin distance is within allowable limits, either -

(1) Reinstall the landing gear actuator fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph c. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA- approved equivalent; or

(2) Install a new landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-07, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph b. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective October 30, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-22-20
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, S.205-22/R, and S.208
Subject:
Landing Gear
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/30/1975
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/R | 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: 75-22-20
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2392

AD NUMBER:   75-22-20

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, S.205-22/R, and S.208

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 30, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-22-20 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2392. Applies to Models S.205-18/R, - 20/R, and -22/R, S/N's 001 thru 003, 101 thru 399, 4-101 thru 4-282, 4-285, 4-292, 5-302, 5-303 and 5-406; and Model S.208, S/N's 001 thru 003, 1-03 thru 1-15, 2-16 thru 2-27, 2-47 thru 2-50, 4-51, 4-60, 4-61, 4-62, 369, 3-100, 4-231, 4-233, 4-256, 4-257, and 4-258 airplanes, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To prevent possible failure of the landing gear, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, for cracks, failure, and fork fin distance in accordance with Instructions, paragraph A., of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin, S.B. No. 205B40, dated April 7, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals cracks or failure of the attaching fork, or if the fork fin distance is less than the minimum specified in the service bulletin, Instructions, paragraph a.8., before further flight, replace the landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, with one of new design, P/N 205-6-214-07, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph b. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals no cracks or failures and the fork fin distance is within allowable limits, either -

(1) Reinstall the landing gear actuator fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph c. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA- approved equivalent; or

(2) Install a new landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-07, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph b. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective October 30, 1975.

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