AD 80-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Costruzioni Model P.68 and P.68B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Costruzioni Model P.68 and P.68B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of proper rudder cable tension and rudder control system failure due to cracks in the rudder pedal interconnecting bell crank bracket and frame number 3, and loose rivets in the rudder cable pulley bracket attachment.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder pedal interconnecting bell crank bracket and frame number 3 for cracks and loose rivets per Service Bulletin 40. If cracks or loose rivets are found, stop drill cracks, replace loose rivets, and replace cracked brackets with P/N 2.3111-1. Alternatively, replace the bracket P/N 2.3097-1 with P/N 2.3111-1. Repeat inspections every 50 hours until replacement is done.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date (July 21, 1980) for airplanes with over 500 hours time in service on that date; or before accumulating 500 hours time in service or within 50 hours after the effective date, whichever is later, for airplanes with under 500 hours time in service. Inspections must be repeated every 50 hours until replacement.
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Affected Aircraft
Partenavia Costruzioni Model P.68 and P.68B airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 165 (excluding serial 40), with rudder cable pulley brackets P/N 2.3097-1 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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