AD 83-08-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | F.260 | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | F.260B | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/F | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/R | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/F | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/R | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208 | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208A | Airworthiness Directives; Models S205-18, S205-20, S208, S208A, F260 and F260B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the propeller governor arm could lead to possible loss of propeller control.
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Required Actions
Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect the propeller governor arm with a 5-power magnifier for cracks and breaks using specified service bulletins. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time-in-service. If cracks or breaks are found, replace the arm with a serviceable part before further flight. Install Part No. 260-13-274-01 to eliminate further inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 25 hours time-in-service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time-in-service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Aermacchi S.p.A. Models S205-18 (serial numbers 1 through 5), S205-20 (serial numbers 1 through 5), S208 (serial numbers 1 through 4-64), S208A (serial numbers 1 through 4-64), F260 (serial numbers 101 through 125, 2-26 through 2-75, 3-76, 3-77 through 3-81, 3-84, 502, 10-09, 20-01, 235, 237 through 243, 247 through 254, and 266 through 286), and F260B (same serial numbers as F260) airplanes.
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