AD 76-02-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the lefthand engine mounting frame top tube, P/N 4EM.201A, and consequent tearing away of the engine.
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Required Actions
Inspect the top tube of the lefthand engine mounting frame within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks are found, replace the frame with a new or inspected serviceable used frame of the same part number and inspect replacements every 75 hours' time in service. If no cracks, inspect every 75 hours' time in service.
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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 50 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 'Dove' airplanes, including D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and others as listed, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mounting Frame
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes Subject: Engine Mounting Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/30/1976 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more 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: 76-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2497 AD NUMBER: 76-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 30, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-02-05 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED: Amendment 39-2497. Applies to DH-104 "Dove" airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the lefthand engine mounting frame top tube, and consequent tearing away of the engine, 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 50 hours' time in service, inspect the top tube of the lefthand engine mounting frame, P/N 4EM.201A, for cracks in accordance with paragraph No. 3 of Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet (T.N.S.) No. 228, Issue 1, dated April 17, 1972, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If any cracks are found as a result of an inspection required by this AD, replace the engine mounting frame with a new frame of the same part number or with a serviceable used frame of the same part number which has been inspected in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, and continue to inspect the replacement frame for cracks at intervals not to exceed 75 hours' time in service since the last inspection. (c) If no cracks are found as a result of an inspection required by this AD, continue to inspect the engine mounting frame top tube at intervals not to exceed 75 hours' time in service from the last inspection in accordance with paragraph 3 of Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet (T.N.S.) No. 228, Issue 1, dated April 17, 1972, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective January 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes Subject: Engine Mounting Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/30/1976 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more 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: 76-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2497 AD NUMBER: 76-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 30, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-02-05 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED: Amendment 39-2497. Applies to DH-104 "Dove" airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the lefthand engine mounting frame top tube, and consequent tearing away of the engine, 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 50 hours' time in service, inspect the top tube of the lefthand engine mounting frame, P/N 4EM.201A, for cracks in accordance with paragraph No. 3 of Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet (T.N.S.) No. 228, Issue 1, dated April 17, 1972, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If any cracks are found as a result of an inspection required by this AD, replace the engine mounting frame with a new frame of the same part number or with a serviceable used frame of the same part number which has been inspected in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, and continue to inspect the replacement frame for cracks at intervals not to exceed 75 hours' time in service since the last inspection. (c) If no cracks are found as a result of an inspection required by this AD, continue to inspect the engine mounting frame top tube at intervals not to exceed 75 hours' time in service from the last inspection in accordance with paragraph 3 of Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet (T.N.S.) No. 228, Issue 1, dated April 17, 1972, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective January 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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