AD 76-17-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd | Argosy AW.650 Series 101 | Airworthiness Directives; Armstrong Whitworth Models AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder could lead to failure of the main landing gear.
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Required Actions
Inspect the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder using magnetic particle fluid per Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 32-49D. If a crack is detected, replace the sliding cylinder before further flight with a serviceable part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Armstrong Whitworth Model AW-650 Series 101 airplanes certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Undercarriage Cylinder
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Armstrong Whitworth Models AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes Subject: Undercarriage Cylinder Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/09/1976 Make: British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd Model: Argosy AW.650 Series 101 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-17-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2701 AD NUMBER: 76-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Armstrong Whitworth Models AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-17-04 ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH: Amendment 39-2701. Applies to all Model AW-650 Series 101 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect cracks in the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder and prevent possible failure of the main landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder with magnetic particle fluid in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 2A(1) through 2A(6) of Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 32-49D, dated August 15, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a crack in the sliding cylinder is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the main undercarriage sliding cylinder before further flight with a serviceable part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on September 9, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Armstrong Whitworth Models AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes Subject: Undercarriage Cylinder Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/09/1976 Make: British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd Model: Argosy AW.650 Series 101 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: 76-17-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2701 AD NUMBER: 76-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Armstrong Whitworth Models AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-17-04 ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH: Amendment 39-2701. Applies to all Model AW-650 Series 101 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect cracks in the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder and prevent possible failure of the main landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder with magnetic particle fluid in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 2A(1) through 2A(6) of Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 32-49D, dated August 15, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a crack in the sliding cylinder is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the main undercarriage sliding cylinder before further flight with a serviceable part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on September 9, 1976. FOOTER:
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