AD 80-13-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-1 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-100 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-200 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-300 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Spreader strut lug failure and interference between float fitting and front strut.
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Required Actions
Incorporate modifications in accordance with DeHavilland Service Bulletin 6/330, Revision 'C', or approved equivalent modification for aircraft with serial numbers 1 thru 611. Incorporate modification in accordance with Service Bulletin 6/357, Revision 'C', or approved equivalent modification for aircraft with front spreader struts P/N C6UF1014-1.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours in service or one month, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
DeHavilland Model DHC-6 series airplanes equipped with floats, including serial numbers 1 thru 611 and those with front spreader struts P/N C6UF1014-1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Struts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-13-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-13-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes Subject: Struts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1980 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-6-1 | DHC-6-100 | DHC-6-200 | DHC-6-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-13-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3816 AD NUMBER: 80-13-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-13-13 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-3816. Applies to all DHC-6 model airplanes equipped with floats, certificated in all categories. To prevent spreader strut lug failure and interference between float fitting and front strut, accomplish the following: (a) On aircraft Serial Numbers 1 thru 611 incorporating S.0.0. 6002 and 6082 float and chassis installation, within 100 hours in service or one month, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished, incorporate modifications in accordance with DeHavilland Service Bulletin 6/330, Revision "C", dated February 29, 1980, or approved equivalent modification. (b) On all aircraft with front spreader struts P/N C6UF1014-1, within 200 hours in service or two months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished, incorporate modification in accordance with DeHavilland Service Bulletin 6/357, Revision "C", dated February 29, 1980, or approved equivalent modification. (c) Equivalent modifications must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (d) Compliance times may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, upon receipt of substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector. This amendment is effective July 1, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-13-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-13-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes Subject: Struts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1980 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-6-1 | DHC-6-100 | DHC-6-200 | DHC-6-300 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: 80-13-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3816 AD NUMBER: 80-13-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-13-13 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-3816. Applies to all DHC-6 model airplanes equipped with floats, certificated in all categories. To prevent spreader strut lug failure and interference between float fitting and front strut, accomplish the following: (a) On aircraft Serial Numbers 1 thru 611 incorporating S.0.0. 6002 and 6082 float and chassis installation, within 100 hours in service or one month, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished, incorporate modifications in accordance with DeHavilland Service Bulletin 6/330, Revision "C", dated February 29, 1980, or approved equivalent modification. (b) On all aircraft with front spreader struts P/N C6UF1014-1, within 200 hours in service or two months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished, incorporate modification in accordance with DeHavilland Service Bulletin 6/357, Revision "C", dated February 29, 1980, or approved equivalent modification. (c) Equivalent modifications must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (d) Compliance times may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, upon receipt of substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector. This amendment is effective July 1, 1980. FOOTER:
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