AD 81-07-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes

AD Number
81-07-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68 Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes
aircraft Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68B Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the propeller pitch control system due to play between the ball joint, P/N 7.5021-3, and the joint end, P/N 7.5021-1.

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Required Actions

Inspect the propeller pitch control system for play between the specified parts within 25 hours time in service after the effective date or 50 hours since last inspection, whichever is later. If play is found, adjust the system or install a new joint end P/N 7.5021.1. Install Partenavia Kit P/N 68-005 to eliminate future inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or within 50 hours time in service since the last inspection, whichever occurs later, and every 50 hours time in service thereafter.

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Affected Aircraft

Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 and P68B series airplanes, serial numbers 1 to 160 inclusive, with Woodward propeller governor installed but without ball joint end P/N 7.5077-1 on the pitch control flexible cable.

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Federal Register Abstract

Propeller Pitch Control System

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AD Number:
81-07-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes
Subject:
Propeller Pitch Control System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/02/1981
Make:
Vulcanair S.p.A.
Model:
P 68 | P 68B
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 81-07-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4069

AD NUMBER:   81-07-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 2, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-07-03 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39-4069. Applies to Model P68 and P68B series airplanes, serial numbers 1 to 160 inclusive, certificated in all categories, which have a Woodward propeller governor installed but do not have a ball joint end, P/N 7.5077-1, installed on the pitch control flexible cable.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To preclude failure of the propeller pitch control system, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or within 50 hours time in service since the last inspection, whichever occurs later, and every 50 hours time in service thereafter, inspect the propeller pitch control system for play between the ball joint, P/N 7.5021-3, and the joint end, P/N 7.5021-1, in accordance with Partenavia Service Bulletin 37, Revision 2, dated November 22, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If play is not found during the inspection required in paragraph (a) of this AD, return airplane to service.

(c) If play is found during the inspection required in paragraph (a) of this AD, adjust the propeller pitch control system as necessary in accordance with Part I, "Instructions", of Partenavia Service Bulletin 37, Revision 2, dated November 22, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent, or install a new joint end, P/N 7.5021.1, and return to service.

(d) The inspections required by this AD are no longer required with the installation of Partenavia Kit P/N 68-005 installed in accordance with Partenavia Service Instruction No. 2, dated July 14, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(e) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with this AD, that equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A., Via Cava, Casoria - Naples, Italy. These documents may be examined at FAA Headquarters, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.

This amendment becomes effective April 2, 1981.

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AD Number:
81-07-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes
Subject:
Propeller Pitch Control System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/02/1981
Make:
Vulcanair S.p.A.
Model:
P 68 | P 68B
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: 81-07-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4069

AD NUMBER:   81-07-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 2, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-07-03 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39-4069. Applies to Model P68 and P68B series airplanes, serial numbers 1 to 160 inclusive, certificated in all categories, which have a Woodward propeller governor installed but do not have a ball joint end, P/N 7.5077-1, installed on the pitch control flexible cable.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To preclude failure of the propeller pitch control system, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, or within 50 hours time in service since the last inspection, whichever occurs later, and every 50 hours time in service thereafter, inspect the propeller pitch control system for play between the ball joint, P/N 7.5021-3, and the joint end, P/N 7.5021-1, in accordance with Partenavia Service Bulletin 37, Revision 2, dated November 22, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If play is not found during the inspection required in paragraph (a) of this AD, return airplane to service.

(c) If play is found during the inspection required in paragraph (a) of this AD, adjust the propeller pitch control system as necessary in accordance with Part I, "Instructions", of Partenavia Service Bulletin 37, Revision 2, dated November 22, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent, or install a new joint end, P/N 7.5021.1, and return to service.

(d) The inspections required by this AD are no longer required with the installation of Partenavia Kit P/N 68-005 installed in accordance with Partenavia Service Instruction No. 2, dated July 14, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(e) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with this AD, that equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A., Via Cava, Casoria - Naples, Italy. These documents may be examined at FAA Headquarters, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.

This amendment becomes effective April 2, 1981.

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