AD 76-09-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes

AD Number
76-09-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 18/F Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 18/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 20/F Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 20/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.205 - 22/R Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.208 Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
aircraft Aermacchi S.p.A. S.208A Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the rear wing spar adjacent to the inboard and outboard aileron hinge attachments could lead to possible loss of aileron control.

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Required Actions

Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date, inspect the rear wing spar for cracks per Service Bulletin 205B42. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 25 hours time in service. If cracks are found, repair and reinforce the spar before further flight per the same service bulletin, except certain S205 serial numbers may omit the reinforcement provisions.

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Compliance Time

within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding 15 hours time in service and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time in service from the last inspection

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Affected Aircraft

Siai-Marchetti Model S205 airplanes, serial numbers 5-406 and below, and Model S208 airplanes, serial numbers 4-64 and below.

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Federal Register Abstract

Aileron Control

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AD Number:
76-09-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
Subject:
Aileron Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/10/1976
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A
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: 76-09-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2595

AD NUMBER:   76-09-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 10, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   76-09-06 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2595. Applies to Model S205 airplanes, S/N 5-406 and below, and Model S208 airplanes, S/N 4-64 and below, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To prevent a possible loss of aileron control, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding 15 hours time in service and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the rear wing spar for cracks in accordance with paragraph (a) of the 'INSTRUCTIONS" section of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B42, dated January 3, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, repair and reinforce the rear wing spar adjacent to the inboard and outboard aileron hinge attachments in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the "INSTRUCTIONS" section of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B42, dated January 3, 1976, or an FAA- approved equivalent, except that, for SIAI Marchetti Model S205 airplanes, S/N's 101 through 222, 224, 228, 229, 231, 232, and 233, the reinforcement provisions of paragraph (c) of the Service Bulletin need not be accomplished.

(c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the repair and reinforcement required by paragraph (b) of this AD is accomplished.

This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1976.

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AD Number:
76-09-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes
Subject:
Aileron Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/10/1976
Make:
Aermacchi S.p.A.
Model:
S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A
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: 76-09-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2595

AD NUMBER:   76-09-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 10, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   76-09-06 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2595. Applies to Model S205 airplanes, S/N 5-406 and below, and Model S208 airplanes, S/N 4-64 and below, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To prevent a possible loss of aileron control, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding 15 hours time in service and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the rear wing spar for cracks in accordance with paragraph (a) of the 'INSTRUCTIONS" section of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B42, dated January 3, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, repair and reinforce the rear wing spar adjacent to the inboard and outboard aileron hinge attachments in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the "INSTRUCTIONS" section of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B42, dated January 3, 1976, or an FAA- approved equivalent, except that, for SIAI Marchetti Model S205 airplanes, S/N's 101 through 222, 224, 228, 229, 231, 232, and 233, the reinforcement provisions of paragraph (c) of the Service Bulletin need not be accomplished.

(c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the repair and reinforcement required by paragraph (b) of this AD is accomplished.

This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1976.

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