AD 83-07-22 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Unintentional return of flaps to the zero degree position due to flap selector switch failure.
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Required Actions
Replace the flap selector switch with new type switch P/N 7.2345D-1 (MS25201-5) as per Service Bulletin No. 55. Aircraft may be flown under 14 CFR 21.197 to a location for compliance. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC (all serial numbers up to S/N 255 excluding S/Ns 220, 224, 227, 228, 234, 235, 236, 239, 249, 251, 252, 253, and 254)
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Selector Switch Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-22_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-22 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC Series Airplanes Subject: Flap Selector Switch Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/09/1983 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68B | P 68C | P 68C-TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-07-22 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4700 AD NUMBER: 83-07-22 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 9, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-22 R1 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39- 4624 as amended by Amendment 39-4700. Applies to Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC airplanes (all S/Ns up to S/N 255 excluding S/Ns 220, 224, 227, 228, 234, 235, 236, 239, 249, 251, 252, 253, and 254) certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service, unless already accomplished. To prevent unintentional return of flaps to the zero degree position, accomplish the following: (a) Replace the flap selector switch with a new type switch, P/N 7.2345D-1 (MS25201-5) as prescribed in Service Bulletin No. 55 dated September 2, 1982. (b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) 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. Amendment 39-4624 became effective on April 14, 1983. This Amendment 39-4700 becomes effective August 9, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-22_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-22 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC Series Airplanes Subject: Flap Selector Switch Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/09/1983 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68B | P 68C | P 68C-TC 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: 83-07-22 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4700 AD NUMBER: 83-07-22 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 9, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-22 R1 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39- 4624 as amended by Amendment 39-4700. Applies to Model P-68B, P-68C, and P-68C-TC airplanes (all S/Ns up to S/N 255 excluding S/Ns 220, 224, 227, 228, 234, 235, 236, 239, 249, 251, 252, 253, and 254) certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service, unless already accomplished. To prevent unintentional return of flaps to the zero degree position, accomplish the following: (a) Replace the flap selector switch with a new type switch, P/N 7.2345D-1 (MS25201-5) as prescribed in Service Bulletin No. 55 dated September 2, 1982. (b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) 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. Amendment 39-4624 became effective on April 14, 1983. This Amendment 39-4700 becomes effective August 9, 1983. FOOTER:
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