AD 76-07-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B Airplanes

AD Number
76-07-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. AL 60 Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B Airplanes
aircraft Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. AL 60-B Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the engine mounting plates could lead to failure of the engine mount.

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Required Actions

Inspect the periphery and concavity of each of the four engine mounting plates for cracks using dye-penetrant method. If cracks are found, modify the engine mounting plates by adding reinforcement plate P/N 6070-47 and replacing shim P/N 6005 with P/N 6005A. If no cracks are found, complete modifications within specified timeframes.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service until modified. Modifications must be completed within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date or before 1200 hours total airplane time in service, whichever is later.

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Affected Aircraft

Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B airplanes, certificated in all categories.

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine Mounting Plates

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AD Number:
76-07-14
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Mounting Plates
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/26/1976
Make:
Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A.
Model:
AL 60 | AL 60-B
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-07-14
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2578

AD NUMBER:   76-07-14

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 26, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-07-14 AERONAUTICA MACCHI: Amendment 39-2578. Applies to Models AL-60 and AL-60B airplanes, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To detect cracks in the engine mounting plates and 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, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service from the last inspection until modified in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD, comply with the following:

(1) Inspect the areas around the periphery of each of the four engine mounting plates for cracks using a dye-penetrant method.

(2) Inspect the surfaces inside the concavity of each of the four engine mounting plates, where the lower shock mounts and attaching bolts are inserted, for cracks, using a dye penetrant method, in accordance with Aeronautica Macchi Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-L-0003, dated October 29, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD.

(c) If no cracks are found during any of the inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD, within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of 1200 hours total airplane time in service, whichever occurs later, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD.

(d) Modify each of the four engine mounting plates by adding a reinforcement plate, P/N 6070-47, and replacing the mounting plate shim, P/N 6005, with a new designed shim, P/N 6005A, in accordance with Aeronautica Macchi Mandatory Modification Bulletin, MB-L-0001, Change 1, dated March 5, 1975, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective April 26, 1976.

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AD Number:
76-07-14
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Mounting Plates
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/26/1976
Make:
Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A.
Model:
AL 60 | AL 60-B
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Rotorcraft
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-07-14
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2578

AD NUMBER:   76-07-14

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Aeronautica Macchi Models AL-60 and AL-60B Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 26, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-07-14 AERONAUTICA MACCHI: Amendment 39-2578. Applies to Models AL-60 and AL-60B airplanes, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To detect cracks in the engine mounting plates and 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, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service from the last inspection until modified in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD, comply with the following:

(1) Inspect the areas around the periphery of each of the four engine mounting plates for cracks using a dye-penetrant method.

(2) Inspect the surfaces inside the concavity of each of the four engine mounting plates, where the lower shock mounts and attaching bolts are inserted, for cracks, using a dye penetrant method, in accordance with Aeronautica Macchi Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-L-0003, dated October 29, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD.

(c) If no cracks are found during any of the inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD, within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of 1200 hours total airplane time in service, whichever occurs later, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD.

(d) Modify each of the four engine mounting plates by adding a reinforcement plate, P/N 6070-47, and replacing the mounting plate shim, P/N 6005, with a new designed shim, P/N 6005A, in accordance with Aeronautica Macchi Mandatory Modification Bulletin, MB-L-0001, Change 1, dated March 5, 1975, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective April 26, 1976.

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