AD 81-18-07
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | 3N | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | 3NM | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | 3TM | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | C-45G | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | C-45H | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | D18C | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | D18S | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | E18S-9700 | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | G18S | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | H18 | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | 3N | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | 3NM | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | 3TM | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | C-45G | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | C-45H | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | D18C | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | D18S | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | E18S-9700 | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | G18S | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | H18 | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | JRB-6 | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | RC-45J | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | TC-45G | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | TC-45H | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | TC-45J | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
| appliance | Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. | Tricycle Landing Gear | Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear |
Unsafe Condition
Main landing gear collapse due to bolt failure of the Walking Beam upper attach bolt P/N AN179-46A.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the main landing gear Walking Beam upper attach bolt P/N AN179-46A for integrity and installation per Volpar Service Bulletin 22. Replace failed bolt with a serviceable part. Remove AN179-46A bolt and install NAS 149-80 bolt within 200 hours or next annual inspection. Inspect NAS 149-80 bolt every 3,000 hours for integrity and replace if needed.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD for the initial inspection. The bolt replacement must be done prior to 200 additional hours' time in service or next annual inspection, whichever comes sooner. Subsequent inspections every 3,000 hours' time in service since NAS 149-80 installation.
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear (STC SA4-1531, SA111WE, SA1832WE or equivalent).
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Federal Register Abstract
Tricycle Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-18-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-18-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-4...Show more Subject: Tricycle Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1981 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. Model: 3N | 3NM | 3TM | C-45G | C-45H | D18C | D18S | E18S-9700 | G18S | H18 | JRB-6 | RC-45J | TC-45G | TC...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: 81-18-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4204 AD NUMBER: 81-18-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-18-07 VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Amendment 39-4204. Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear, (STC SA4-1531, STC SA111WE, STC SA1832WE or any other STC modification incorporating the provisions of this installation), certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible main landing gear collapse due to bolt failure, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the main landing gear Walking Beam upper attach bolt P/N AN179-46A for integrity and for adequate installation as specified in "Accomplishment Instructions", Part 1, Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Volpar, Inc. Service Bulletin Number 22 dated June 1, 1981. If the bolt has failed, replace with like serviceable part (or replacement part per paragraph (b) of this AD) prior to return to service. (b) Prior to the accumulation of 200 additional hours' time in service, or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs sooner, remove AN179-46A bolt and associated hardware and install NAS 149-80 bolt and associated hardware as specified in "Description of Change" section of Volpar, Inc. Service Bulletin Number 22, dated June 1, 1981. (c) At intervals not to exceed 3,000 hours' time in service since the installation of Bolt P/N NAS 149-80, visually inspect the bolt installation for integrity and replace with like serviceable part, if necessary. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications required by this AD. (e) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region. 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 Volpar, Incorporated, Van Nuys, California 91406, telephone (213) 994-5023. These documents may also be examined at FAA Western Region Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261 and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20591. A historical file on this AD, which includes the incorporated material in full, is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and at FAA Western Region Office. This amendment becomes effective September 10, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-18-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-18-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-4...Show more Subject: Tricycle Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1981 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. | Volpar, Inc. Model: 3N | 3NM | 3TM | C-45G | C-45H | D18C | D18S | E18S-9700 | G18S | H18 | JRB-6 | RC-45J | TC-45G | TC...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: 81-18-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4204 AD NUMBER: 81-18-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-18-07 VOLPAR, INCORPORATED: Amendment 39-4204. Applies to Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with Volpar Tricycle Landing Gear, (STC SA4-1531, STC SA111WE, STC SA1832WE or any other STC modification incorporating the provisions of this installation), certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible main landing gear collapse due to bolt failure, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the main landing gear Walking Beam upper attach bolt P/N AN179-46A for integrity and for adequate installation as specified in "Accomplishment Instructions", Part 1, Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Volpar, Inc. Service Bulletin Number 22 dated June 1, 1981. If the bolt has failed, replace with like serviceable part (or replacement part per paragraph (b) of this AD) prior to return to service. (b) Prior to the accumulation of 200 additional hours' time in service, or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs sooner, remove AN179-46A bolt and associated hardware and install NAS 149-80 bolt and associated hardware as specified in "Description of Change" section of Volpar, Inc. Service Bulletin Number 22, dated June 1, 1981. (c) At intervals not to exceed 3,000 hours' time in service since the installation of Bolt P/N NAS 149-80, visually inspect the bolt installation for integrity and replace with like serviceable part, if necessary. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications required by this AD. (e) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region. 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 Volpar, Incorporated, Van Nuys, California 91406, telephone (213) 994-5023. These documents may also be examined at FAA Western Region Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261 and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20591. A historical file on this AD, which includes the incorporated material in full, is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and at FAA Western Region Office. This amendment becomes effective September 10, 1981. FOOTER:
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