AD 78-20-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 336 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 337 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337B | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337C | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337D | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337E | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337F | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337G | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337H | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337H-SP | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 336 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 337 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337B | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337C | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337D | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337E | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337F | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337G | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337H | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | T337H-SP | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | Aircraft Tires | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 200 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 99 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | B100 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 23 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 24 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | 25 | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 |
Unsafe Condition
Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 tires with serial numbers having the first four numbers 0677 may have unsafe structural integrity due to potential failure modes addressed by this AD.
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Required Actions
Inspect tires for serial numbers with the first four numbers 0677, replace with Firestone P/N 00518 or other approved tires, and obliterate TSO markings on affected tires.
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Compliance Time
Effective October 5, 1978
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Affected Aircraft
Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 tires with serial numbers starting with 0677, installed on Lear Jet Models 23, 24, 25; Beech Models 99 series, B100, 200; Swearingen SA 226-TC; Cessna Models 336/337 or T-337 series aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aircraft Tires
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-20-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-20-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 1...Show more Subject: Aircraft Tires Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/05/1978 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC Model: 336 | 337 | T337B | T337C | T337D | T337E | T337F | T337G | T337H | T337H-SP | Aircraft Tires | 200 ...Show more Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-20-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3312 AD NUMBER: 78-20-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-20-12 FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Amendment 39-3312. Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490, serial numbers having the first four numbers 0677, to be replaced by Firestone tire part number 00518 or other approved tire installed on, but not limited to, Lear Jet Models 23, 24, 25; Beech Models 99 series, B100, 200; Swearingen SA 226-TC and Cessna Models 336/337 or T-337 series aircraft. a) Inspect for serial numbers having the first four numbers 0677 P/N 00490. b) Replace with Firestone tires having serial numbers outside of this subject group or with Firestone tire P/N 00518 or with any other tire approved for these aircraft. Obliterate TSO markings on tires identified in this AD to prevent future use on aircraft. This amendment is effective October 5, 1978, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the airmail letter dated September 6, 1978, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-20-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-20-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 1...Show more Subject: Aircraft Tires Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/05/1978 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company | Firestone | Textron Aviation Inc. | Learjet Inc. | M7 Aerospace LLC Model: 336 | 337 | T337B | T337C | T337D | T337E | T337F | T337G | T337H | T337H-SP | Aircraft Tires | 200 ...Show more Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-20-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3312 AD NUMBER: 78-20-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-20-12 FIRESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRES: Amendment 39-3312. Applies to all Firestone size 18x5.5 Mach I, 10 Ply rating part number 00490, serial numbers having the first four numbers 0677, to be replaced by Firestone tire part number 00518 or other approved tire installed on, but not limited to, Lear Jet Models 23, 24, 25; Beech Models 99 series, B100, 200; Swearingen SA 226-TC and Cessna Models 336/337 or T-337 series aircraft. a) Inspect for serial numbers having the first four numbers 0677 P/N 00490. b) Replace with Firestone tires having serial numbers outside of this subject group or with Firestone tire P/N 00518 or with any other tire approved for these aircraft. Obliterate TSO markings on tires identified in this AD to prevent future use on aircraft. This amendment is effective October 5, 1978, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the airmail letter dated September 6, 1978, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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