AD 76-08-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31ATC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31TC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Wood deterioration in the wing could result in structural failure.
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Required Actions
Accomplish Part I and Part II of Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Service Letter No. 87A dated April 12, 1976. For airplanes produced prior to eleven months before the effective date, complete Part I within 10 hours time in service or 30 days, whichever comes first. Comply with Part II within 13 months after the effective date. After the initial inspection, perform Part I at each annual inspection. Repair detected wood deterioration per FAA-approved standards or manufacturer's recommendations before further flight, except under FAR 21.197.
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Compliance Time
Effective September 9, 1976. Compliance required as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Models: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wood Deterioration
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, ...Show more Subject: Wood Deterioration Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/09/1976 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19 | 14-19-2 | 14-19-3 | 14-19-3A | 17-30 | 17-30A | 17-31 | 17-31A | 17-31ATC | 17-31TC 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2713 AD NUMBER: 76-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-08-04 BELLANCA: Amendment 39-2583 as amended by Amendment 39-2713. Applies to Bellanca Models: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To detect deterioration in wood wing, accomplish Part I and Part II of Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Service Letter No. 87A dated April 12, 1976, as follows: (a) For airplanes which have been produced prior to the preceding eleven months comply with Part I within the next 10 hours time in service, or within the next 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, unless already accomplished. (b) Comply with Part II not later than 13 months after the effective date of this AD. (c) After the initial inspection specified in (a), comply with Part I at each annual inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91. If wood deterioration is detected, repair must be accomplished in accordance with FAA Approved Standard Practice AC 43-13-1A or FAA approved equivalent and/or manufacturer's recommendations prior to further flight except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed. The manufacturer's Service Letter No. 87A identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request from Bellanca Aircraft Corporation, Box 624, Municipal Airport, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. These documents may also be examined at the office of Regional Counsel, Great Lakes Region, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington D.C. and at the Great Lakes Region Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Amendment 39-2583 became effective April 22, 1976. This amendment 39-2713 becomes effective September 9, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, ...Show more Subject: Wood Deterioration Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/09/1976 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19 | 14-19-2 | 14-19-3 | 14-19-3A | 17-30 | 17-30A | 17-31 | 17-31A | 17-31ATC | 17-31TC 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2713 AD NUMBER: 76-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-08-04 BELLANCA: Amendment 39-2583 as amended by Amendment 39-2713. Applies to Bellanca Models: 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC and 17-31ATC certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To detect deterioration in wood wing, accomplish Part I and Part II of Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Service Letter No. 87A dated April 12, 1976, as follows: (a) For airplanes which have been produced prior to the preceding eleven months comply with Part I within the next 10 hours time in service, or within the next 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, unless already accomplished. (b) Comply with Part II not later than 13 months after the effective date of this AD. (c) After the initial inspection specified in (a), comply with Part I at each annual inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91. If wood deterioration is detected, repair must be accomplished in accordance with FAA Approved Standard Practice AC 43-13-1A or FAA approved equivalent and/or manufacturer's recommendations prior to further flight except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed. The manufacturer's Service Letter No. 87A identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request from Bellanca Aircraft Corporation, Box 624, Municipal Airport, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. These documents may also be examined at the office of Regional Counsel, Great Lakes Region, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington D.C. and at the Great Lakes Region Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Amendment 39-2583 became effective April 22, 1976. This amendment 39-2713 becomes effective September 9, 1976. FOOTER:
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