AD 82-18-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 control wheel shaft universal joint due to cracks and interference.
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Required Actions
Inspect control wheel shaft universal joints for cracks and interference within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date. Replace joints if cracks are found. If interference is found, repeat inspections every 50 hours until replacement within 200 hours time-in-service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P68 and P68B (serial numbers 1 through 86)
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Federal Register Abstract
Wheel Shaft Universal Joints
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-18-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-18-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes Subject: Wheel Shaft Universal Joints Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1982 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68 | P 68B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-18-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4453 AD NUMBER: 82-18-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-18-11 PARTENAVIA, COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39-4453. Applies to Models P68 and P68B airplanes (serial numbers 1 through 86) certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the control wheel shaft universal joint, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect control wheel shaft universal joints for cracks and interference, in accordance with procedures in "INSPECTION" section of Partenavia Service Bulletin No. 48, dated December 7, 1979. (b) If cracks are found during the inspection in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the control wheel shaft universal joints in accordance with procedures under "Instructions" of Partenavia Service Instruction No. 09, dated December 7, 1979. (c) If interference is found during the inspection, in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, repeat the inspection for cracks prescribed in that paragraph at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time-in-service until the universal joint is replaced. Within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, replace universal joints on which interference is found during the inspection described in paragraph (a) in accordance with procedures of Partenavia Service Instruction No. 09 dated December 7, 1979. (d) This airplane may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by C. Christie, Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30. This amendment becomes effective on September 13, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-18-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-18-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes Subject: Wheel Shaft Universal Joints Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1982 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: 82-18-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4453 AD NUMBER: 82-18-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-18-11 PARTENAVIA, COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39-4453. Applies to Models P68 and P68B airplanes (serial numbers 1 through 86) certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the control wheel shaft universal joint, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect control wheel shaft universal joints for cracks and interference, in accordance with procedures in "INSPECTION" section of Partenavia Service Bulletin No. 48, dated December 7, 1979. (b) If cracks are found during the inspection in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the control wheel shaft universal joints in accordance with procedures under "Instructions" of Partenavia Service Instruction No. 09, dated December 7, 1979. (c) If interference is found during the inspection, in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, repeat the inspection for cracks prescribed in that paragraph at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time-in-service until the universal joint is replaced. Within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, replace universal joints on which interference is found during the inspection described in paragraph (a) in accordance with procedures of Partenavia Service Instruction No. 09 dated December 7, 1979. (d) This airplane may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by C. Christie, Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30. This amendment becomes effective on September 13, 1982. FOOTER:
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