AD 76-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. | HFB 320 Hansa | Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Hansa Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible abrupt unwanted deflection of nose wheel steering caused by a disengaged torque coupling.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose landing gear steering torque coupling to ensure proper engaged position; apply paint markings to the shaft and housing per HFB 320 Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 32-24A; install an operating limitations placard instructing pilots to check markings before each takeoff.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Hansa airplanes, serial numbers 1021 thru 1023, 1026 thru 1028, 1030 thru 1040, 1045, and 1049 thru 1055.
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Landing Gear Steering Torque
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Hansa Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Steering Torque Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1976 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Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model: HFB 320 Hansa Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2594 AD NUMBER: 76-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Hansa Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective, May 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-09-04 HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2594. Applies to Model HFB-320 Hansa airplanes, S/N 1021 thru 1023, 1026 thru 1028, 1030 thru 1040, 1045, and 1049 thru 1055, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible abrupt unwanted deflection of nose wheel steering, caused by a disengaged torque coupling, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished - (1) Inspect the nose landing gear steering torque coupling to ensure that it is in the proper engaged position; (2) Apply paint markings to the shaft (screw head and nut) and housing of the nose landing gear steering torque coupling in accordance with Figure 1 of HFB 320 Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 32-24A dated September 26, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent; and (3) Install an operating limitations placard in full view of the pilot that reads - "Prior to each takeoff, check for proper nose wheel marking alignment" NOTE: It is possible that the nose landing gear torque coupling may become overloaded and disengaged if the maximum steering angle is exceeded in maintenance or taxiing. This condition can be detected by an increased resistance felt at the control wheel. (b) Prior to each takeoff after the paint markings have been applied in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, check the markings for proper alignment. This check may be carried out by the pilot. (c) If improper alignment is detected during a check required by paragraph (b) of this AD, before further flight, repair the nose wheel steering unit. This amendment becomes effective, May 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Hansa Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Steering Torque Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1976 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: 76-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2594 AD NUMBER: 76-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH Model HFB-320 Hansa Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective, May 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-09-04 HAMBURGER FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH: Amendment 39-2594. Applies to Model HFB-320 Hansa airplanes, S/N 1021 thru 1023, 1026 thru 1028, 1030 thru 1040, 1045, and 1049 thru 1055, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible abrupt unwanted deflection of nose wheel steering, caused by a disengaged torque coupling, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished - (1) Inspect the nose landing gear steering torque coupling to ensure that it is in the proper engaged position; (2) Apply paint markings to the shaft (screw head and nut) and housing of the nose landing gear steering torque coupling in accordance with Figure 1 of HFB 320 Hansa Alert Service Bulletin 32-24A dated September 26, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent; and (3) Install an operating limitations placard in full view of the pilot that reads - "Prior to each takeoff, check for proper nose wheel marking alignment" NOTE: It is possible that the nose landing gear torque coupling may become overloaded and disengaged if the maximum steering angle is exceeded in maintenance or taxiing. This condition can be detected by an increased resistance felt at the control wheel. (b) Prior to each takeoff after the paint markings have been applied in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, check the markings for proper alignment. This check may be carried out by the pilot. (c) If improper alignment is detected during a check required by paragraph (b) of this AD, before further flight, repair the nose wheel steering unit. This amendment becomes effective, May 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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