AD 83-07-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205-22R Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the exhaust system due to cracks in the inside baffling of the muffler assembly P/N 870-8 or P/N 870-9.
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Required Actions
Perform a fiberscope inspection of the muffler assembly's inside baffling using an OLYMPUS ILK-2 type fiberscope or equivalent, following SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B56. If cracks are found, replace the muffler before further flight. Continue inspections every 100 hours time-in-service if no cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date (April 14, 1983) or when the muffler has accumulated 500 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs later, and at each 100-hour time-in-service interval thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
Aermacchi S.p.A. Model S.205-22/R airplanes with muffler assembly part numbers 870-8 or 870-9 installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Exhaust System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-20.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-20 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205-22R Airplanes Subject: Exhaust System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/14/1983 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 22/R Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-07-20 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4622 AD NUMBER: 83-07-20 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205-22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 14, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-20 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-4622. Applies to Model S205-22R airplanes with a muffler assembly P/N 870-8 or P/N 870-9 installed, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the exhaust system, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or when the muffler has accumulated 500 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs later, and at each 100-hour time-in-service interval thereafter, accomplish the following: (1) Perform a fiberscope inspection of the inside baffling of the muffler assembly for cracks by inserting an OLYMPUS ILK-2 type fiberscope (or equivalent) though the exhaust tube into the inside baffling of the muffler assembly in accordance with the "INSTRUCTION" section of SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B56 dated November 20, 1981, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (i) If cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace the muffler. (ii) If no cracks are found, continue the repetitive inspections as indicated above. (b) The intervals between the repetitive inspections required by this AD may be adjusted up to 10 percent of the specified interval to allow accomplishing these inspections concurrent with other scheduled maintenance of the airplane. (c) Operators who have not kept records of hours time-in-service of the mufflers must substitute airplane hours time-in-service in lieu thereof. (d) Airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on April 14, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-20.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-20 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205-22R Airplanes Subject: Exhaust System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/14/1983 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 22/R 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: 83-07-20 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4622 AD NUMBER: 83-07-20 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205-22R Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 14, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-20 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-4622. Applies to Model S205-22R airplanes with a muffler assembly P/N 870-8 or P/N 870-9 installed, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the exhaust system, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or when the muffler has accumulated 500 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs later, and at each 100-hour time-in-service interval thereafter, accomplish the following: (1) Perform a fiberscope inspection of the inside baffling of the muffler assembly for cracks by inserting an OLYMPUS ILK-2 type fiberscope (or equivalent) though the exhaust tube into the inside baffling of the muffler assembly in accordance with the "INSTRUCTION" section of SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B56 dated November 20, 1981, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (i) If cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace the muffler. (ii) If no cracks are found, continue the repetitive inspections as indicated above. (b) The intervals between the repetitive inspections required by this AD may be adjusted up to 10 percent of the specified interval to allow accomplishing these inspections concurrent with other scheduled maintenance of the airplane. (c) Operators who have not kept records of hours time-in-service of the mufflers must substitute airplane hours time-in-service in lieu thereof. (d) Airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on April 14, 1983. FOOTER:
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