AD 83-10-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. | HFB 320 Hansa | Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH Model HFB-320 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings due to corrosion and cracks in the fittings and adjacent structure.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings and adjacent structure for corrosion and cracks in accordance with Service Bulletin 55-7. Rework the horizontal stabilizer as specified in the service bulletin within the required intervals. Use alternate means of compliance if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours time in service or one year, whichever occurs first, for airplanes with ≤1500 hours on the horizontal stabilizer; within 50 hours time in service or two months, whichever occurs first, for airplanes with >1500 hours.
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Affected Aircraft
MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH Model HFB-320 airplanes with serial numbers 1021-1023, 1026, 1027, 1030-1040, 1045, and 1049-1057.
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-10-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-10-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH Model HFB-320 Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/06/1983 Make: Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model: HFB 320 Hansa Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-10-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4653 AD NUMBER: 83-10-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH Model HFB-320 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 6, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-10-04 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH: Amendment 39-4653. Applies to HFB-320 airplanes serial numbers 1021-1023, 1026, 1027, 1030-1040, 1045, and 1049-1057. To prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: 1. Visually inspect the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings and adjacent structure for corrosion and cracks in accordance with paragraph I of the "Accomplishment Instructions" of Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GMBH Service Bulletin 55-7 dated September 7, 1979, within 300 hours time in service or one year, whichever occurs first, for airplanes with a maximum of 1500 hours on the horizontal stabilizer on the effective date of this AD, and within 50 hours time in service or two months, whichever occurs first, for airplanes with more than 1500 hours on the horizontal stabilizer. 2. Rework the horizontal stabilizer in accordance with paragraph 7.1 or 7.2, as appropriate, of the service bulletin within the time intervals specified in the service bulletin. 3. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 4. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective June 6, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-10-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-10-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH Model HFB-320 Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/06/1983 Make: Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model: HFB 320 Hansa Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 83-10-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4653 AD NUMBER: 83-10-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH Model HFB-320 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 6, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-10-04 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM GMBH: Amendment 39-4653. Applies to HFB-320 airplanes serial numbers 1021-1023, 1026, 1027, 1030-1040, 1045, and 1049-1057. To prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: 1. Visually inspect the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings and adjacent structure for corrosion and cracks in accordance with paragraph I of the "Accomplishment Instructions" of Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GMBH Service Bulletin 55-7 dated September 7, 1979, within 300 hours time in service or one year, whichever occurs first, for airplanes with a maximum of 1500 hours on the horizontal stabilizer on the effective date of this AD, and within 50 hours time in service or two months, whichever occurs first, for airplanes with more than 1500 hours on the horizontal stabilizer. 2. Rework the horizontal stabilizer in accordance with paragraph 7.1 or 7.2, as appropriate, of the service bulletin within the time intervals specified in the service bulletin. 3. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 4. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective June 6, 1983. FOOTER:
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