AD 76-22-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dassault Aviation | Fan Jet Falcon | Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD) Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of main landing gear down-locks due to corrosion in Messier/Hispano Main Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders P/N A23721 (L.H.) and A23722 (R.H.) with specified serial numbers not modified per AMD Service Bulletin No. 529.
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Required Actions
Inspect actuating cylinders for corrosion per Messier Hispano Technical Instruction DME361-5 or equivalent. Replace corroded parts or modify per AMD SB No. 529 if corrosion is 'very corroded'. Discontinue inspections after modification per SB No. 529.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service or three months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding three months. For S/N 700+, within the next 200 hours time in service or four months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding two months. Thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months.
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Affected Aircraft
AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD) Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) airplanes, all series, with Messier/Hispano Main Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders P/N A23721 (L.H.) and A23722 (R.H.) serial numbers 1 through 807, 809 through 813, 816, 818, and 820 not modified per AMD SB No. 529.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Downlocks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD) Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Downlocks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/22/1976 Make: Dassault Aviation Model: Fan Jet Falcon Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-22-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2766 AD NUMBER: 76-22-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD) Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 22, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-10 AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD): Amendment 39-2766. Applies to Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories, with installed Messier/Hispano Main Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders P/N A23721 (L.H.) and A23722 (R.H.) serial numbers 1 through 807, 809 through 813, 816, 818, and 820 not modified in accordance with AMD Service Bulletin No. 529, dated September 5, 1975. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of main landing gear down-locks, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the following actuating cylinders for corrosion in accordance with Messier Hispano Technical Instruction DME361-5, or an FAA-approved equivalent: (1) For S/N 1 through 699, within the next 50 hours time in service or three months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding three months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months from the date of the last inspection. (2) For S/N 700 through 807, 809 through 813, 816, 818, and 820, within the next 200 hours time in service or four months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding two months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months from the date of the last inspection. (b) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals the presence of a corrosion condition classified as "very corroded," in accordance with the classification criteria of paragraph 1.c. of AMD Service Bulletin No. 528, dated July 17, 1975 (Revision 2, February 19, 1976), or an FAA-approved equivalent, within the next three months after this inspection - (1) Replace the actuator with a serviceable part of the same part number and continue the periodic inspections specified in paragraph (a) of this AD; or (2) Modify the actuator in accordance with AMD Service Bulletin No. 529, dated September 5, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) The inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b)(1) of this AD may be discontinued upon the incorporation of the modification specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this AD. This amendment becomes effective November 22, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD) Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Downlocks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/22/1976 Make: Dassault Aviation Model: Fan Jet Falcon 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: 76-22-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2766 AD NUMBER: 76-22-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD) Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 22, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-10 AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (AMD): Amendment 39-2766. Applies to Model Fan Jet Falcon (Falcon 20) airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories, with installed Messier/Hispano Main Landing Gear Actuating Cylinders P/N A23721 (L.H.) and A23722 (R.H.) serial numbers 1 through 807, 809 through 813, 816, 818, and 820 not modified in accordance with AMD Service Bulletin No. 529, dated September 5, 1975. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of main landing gear down-locks, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the following actuating cylinders for corrosion in accordance with Messier Hispano Technical Instruction DME361-5, or an FAA-approved equivalent: (1) For S/N 1 through 699, within the next 50 hours time in service or three months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding three months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months from the date of the last inspection. (2) For S/N 700 through 807, 809 through 813, 816, 818, and 820, within the next 200 hours time in service or four months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding two months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed six months from the date of the last inspection. (b) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals the presence of a corrosion condition classified as "very corroded," in accordance with the classification criteria of paragraph 1.c. of AMD Service Bulletin No. 528, dated July 17, 1975 (Revision 2, February 19, 1976), or an FAA-approved equivalent, within the next three months after this inspection - (1) Replace the actuator with a serviceable part of the same part number and continue the periodic inspections specified in paragraph (a) of this AD; or (2) Modify the actuator in accordance with AMD Service Bulletin No. 529, dated September 5, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) The inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b)(1) of this AD may be discontinued upon the incorporation of the modification specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this AD. This amendment becomes effective November 22, 1976. FOOTER:
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