AD 83-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosive deterioration of the wing strut to fuselage attachment structure due to internal corrosion in the wing strut tie-bar and corrosion in tie-bar lugs.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect wing strut tie-bar for internal corrosion per Service Bulletin S/B No. 3/37 Rev. 'A'. If corrosion found, remove corrosion, check depth, inspect for cracks using dye penetrant. Replace tie-bar if corrosion exceeds limits or cracks exist. Inspect tie-bar lugs for corrosion per Service Bulletin; remove corrosion, check thickness, inspect for cracks. Replace tie-bar if lugs are below minimum thickness or have cracks. Compliance intervals: within 30 days after effective date (if not done in last 11 months), then every 12 months.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished in the last 11 months, and at intervals not to exceed each 12 months thereafter, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
DeHavilland Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Strut Tiebar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) Series Airplanes Subject: Wing Strut Tiebar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/03/1983 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4551 AD NUMBER: 83-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 3, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-02-01 DeHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-4551. Applies to Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished in the last 11 months, and at intervals not to exceed each 12 months thereafter, unless already accomplished. To prevent corrosive deterioration of the wing strut to fuselage attachment structure, accomplish the following: a) Visually inspect each wing strut tie-bar for internal corrosion in accordance with paragraph 5 in the Inspection Section of Service Bulletin S/B No. 3/37 Rev. "A" dated May 14, 1982 (hereinafter referred to as the Service Bulletin). 1) If no corrosion is found, proceed to the inspection specified in paragraph b) of this AD. 2) If evidence of corrosion is found, prior to further flight, remove corrosion, check for depth of corrosion and inspect for cracks using dye penetrant methods as prescribed in paragraph 6 of the Replacement Section of the Service Bulletin. i. If corrosion is within limits and no cracks are evident, proceed to the inspection in paragraph b) of this AD. ii. If corrosion exceeds limits, or cracks are evident, replace the tiebar with an airworthy part in accordance with the Replacement Section of the Service Bulletin. b) Visually inspect all tie-bar lugs for corrosion in accordance with paragraph 9 of the Inspection Section of the Service Bulletin. 1) If no corrosion is found and paragraph a) of this AD has been complied with the airplane may be returned to service. 2) If evidence of corrosion is found, prior to further flight, remove corrosion, check lug minimum thickness and, using a dye penetrant, check lug for cracks in accordance with paragraphs 9 through 11 of the Inspection Section of the Service Bulletin. i. If lug minimum thickness is within limits and no cracks were found and paragraph a) of this AD above has been complied with, the airplane may be returned to service. ii. If lug minimum thickness does not meet minimum specified thickness or, if cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace the tie-bar in accordance with the Replacement Section of the Service Bulletin. c) The airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the requirements of this AD may be accomplished. d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581. This amendment becomes effective on February 3, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) Series Airplanes Subject: Wing Strut Tiebar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/03/1983 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-3 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: 83-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4551 AD NUMBER: 83-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 3, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-02-01 DeHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-4551. Applies to Model DHC-3 (Military U-IA) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished in the last 11 months, and at intervals not to exceed each 12 months thereafter, unless already accomplished. To prevent corrosive deterioration of the wing strut to fuselage attachment structure, accomplish the following: a) Visually inspect each wing strut tie-bar for internal corrosion in accordance with paragraph 5 in the Inspection Section of Service Bulletin S/B No. 3/37 Rev. "A" dated May 14, 1982 (hereinafter referred to as the Service Bulletin). 1) If no corrosion is found, proceed to the inspection specified in paragraph b) of this AD. 2) If evidence of corrosion is found, prior to further flight, remove corrosion, check for depth of corrosion and inspect for cracks using dye penetrant methods as prescribed in paragraph 6 of the Replacement Section of the Service Bulletin. i. If corrosion is within limits and no cracks are evident, proceed to the inspection in paragraph b) of this AD. ii. If corrosion exceeds limits, or cracks are evident, replace the tiebar with an airworthy part in accordance with the Replacement Section of the Service Bulletin. b) Visually inspect all tie-bar lugs for corrosion in accordance with paragraph 9 of the Inspection Section of the Service Bulletin. 1) If no corrosion is found and paragraph a) of this AD has been complied with the airplane may be returned to service. 2) If evidence of corrosion is found, prior to further flight, remove corrosion, check lug minimum thickness and, using a dye penetrant, check lug for cracks in accordance with paragraphs 9 through 11 of the Inspection Section of the Service Bulletin. i. If lug minimum thickness is within limits and no cracks were found and paragraph a) of this AD above has been complied with, the airplane may be returned to service. ii. If lug minimum thickness does not meet minimum specified thickness or, if cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace the tie-bar in accordance with the Replacement Section of the Service Bulletin. c) The airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the requirements of this AD may be accomplished. d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581. This amendment becomes effective on February 3, 1983. FOOTER:
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