AD 76-09-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_76-09-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-09-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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