AD 76-07-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. | HFB 320 Hansa | Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect adjustment of camlocks could result in cracking of the camlock housing, possible inadvertent opening of the door, and inflight explosive decompression.
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Required Actions
Inspect camlocks for correct adjustment per HFB Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 53-21A, rectify out-of-adjustment camlocks per the same service bulletin, inspect door frame camlock housings for cracks using dye penetrant method per the service bulletin, and replace cracked camlock housings with new parts before further flight except for unpressurized flights under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 airplanes, serial numbers 1021 thru 1023, 1026 thru 1028, 1030 thru 1040, 1045, and 1049 thru 1057
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Federal Register Abstract
Camlocks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-07-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-07-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Airplanes Subject: Camlocks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/26/1976 Make: Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model: HFB 320 Hansa Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-07-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2579 AD NUMBER: 76-07-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective, April 26, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-07-13 HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2579. Applies to Model HFB-320 airplanes, S/N 1021 thru 1023, 1026 thru 1028, 1030 thru 1040, 1045, and 1049 thru 1057, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect possible incorrect adjustment of camlocks that could result in cracking of the camlock housing, possible inadvertent opening of the door, and inflight explosive decompression, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the camlocks for correct adjustment in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Section B, Part 1, of HFB Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a camlock is found out of adjustment beyond the tolerances specified in HFB Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent, rectify the camlock adjustment in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Section B, Part 2, of Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) Inspect the door frame camlock housings, which house the camlocks for which adjustment is required in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD, for cracks, using a dye penetrant method in accordance with the instructions contained in Section B, Part 3, of HFB Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (d) If any cracks are found in the door frame camlock housing during the inspection required by paragraph (c) of this AD, before further flight, except that the aircraft may be flown unpressurized in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished, replace the camlock housing with a new part of the same part number. This amendment becomes effective, April 26, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-07-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-07-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Airplanes Subject: Camlocks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/26/1976 Make: Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model: HFB 320 Hansa Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 76-07-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2579 AD NUMBER: 76-07-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective, April 26, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-07-13 HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2579. Applies to Model HFB-320 airplanes, S/N 1021 thru 1023, 1026 thru 1028, 1030 thru 1040, 1045, and 1049 thru 1057, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect possible incorrect adjustment of camlocks that could result in cracking of the camlock housing, possible inadvertent opening of the door, and inflight explosive decompression, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the camlocks for correct adjustment in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Section B, Part 1, of HFB Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a camlock is found out of adjustment beyond the tolerances specified in HFB Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent, rectify the camlock adjustment in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Section B, Part 2, of Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) Inspect the door frame camlock housings, which house the camlocks for which adjustment is required in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD, for cracks, using a dye penetrant method in accordance with the instructions contained in Section B, Part 3, of HFB Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 53-21A, dated October 13, 1975, as revised January 20, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (d) If any cracks are found in the door frame camlock housing during the inspection required by paragraph (c) of this AD, before further flight, except that the aircraft may be flown unpressurized in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished, replace the camlock housing with a new part of the same part number. This amendment becomes effective, April 26, 1976. FOOTER:
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