AD 76-04-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG | BO-209-150 FF | Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes |
| aircraft | DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG | BO-209-150 FV | Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes |
| aircraft | DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG | BO-209-150 RV | Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes |
| aircraft | DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG | BO-209-160 FV | Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes |
| aircraft | DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG | BO-209-160 RV | Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine mount, P/N 209-61016, due to cracks at the connection point of the three bent tubes.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the connection point of all three bent tubes of the engine mount, P/N 209-61016, for cracks in accordance with Service Bulletin 209-15/71-20 or FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks are found, replace the engine mount with P/N 209-61016-b before further flight, except as allowed under FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, until modified.
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Affected Aircraft
DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG Model BO-209-150 FF, BO-209-150 FV, BO-209-150 RV, BO-209-160 FV, BO-209-160 RV airplanes except those with engine mount P/N 209-61016-b installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mount
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-04-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-04-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1976 Make: DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG Model: BO-209-150 FF | BO-209-150 FV | BO-209-150 RV | BO-209-160 FV | BO-209-160 RV 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: 76-04-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2526 AD NUMBER: 76-04-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-04-08 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM: Amendment 39-2526. Applies to all Model BO 209 "Monsun" airplanes, certificated in all categories, except those having engine mount, P/N 209-61016-b, installed. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the engine mount, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, until modified in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD, visually inspect the connection point of all three bent tubes of the engine mount, P/N 209-61016, for cracks in accordance with Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Service Bulletin No. 209-15/71-20, dated July 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR Section 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the work can be performed, replace the engine mount with an engine mount of new design, P/N 209-61016-b, in accordance with Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Service Bulletin No. 209-15/71-20, dated July 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective March 4, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-04-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-04-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1976 Make: DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG Model: BO-209-150 FF | BO-209-150 FV | BO-209-150 RV | BO-209-160 FV | BO-209-160 RV 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: 76-04-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2526 AD NUMBER: 76-04-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Model BO 209 "Monsun" Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-04-08 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM: Amendment 39-2526. Applies to all Model BO 209 "Monsun" airplanes, certificated in all categories, except those having engine mount, P/N 209-61016-b, installed. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the engine mount, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, until modified in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD, visually inspect the connection point of all three bent tubes of the engine mount, P/N 209-61016, for cracks in accordance with Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Service Bulletin No. 209-15/71-20, dated July 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR Section 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the work can be performed, replace the engine mount with an engine mount of new design, P/N 209-61016-b, in accordance with Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Service Bulletin No. 209-15/71-20, dated July 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective March 4, 1976. FOOTER:
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