AD 83-12-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68, P68B, P68C, P68C-TC, and P68 Observer Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 Observer | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68, P68B, P68C, P68C-TC, and P68 Observer Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68, P68B, P68C, P68C-TC, and P68 Observer Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68, P68B, P68C, P68C-TC, and P68 Observer Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68, P68B, P68C, P68C-TC, and P68 Observer Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the flap bellcrank attachment mounting brackets due to cracks in the area surrounding the pivot bolt hole.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service from the AD's effective date or upon 500 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs later, visually inspect the flap bellcrank brackets (P/N 68-1.5035-1 and 68-1.5035-2) for cracks using the inspection door and mirror. If cracks are found, stop drilling the crack and install reinforcement kit P/N 025. Additionally, within 100 hours time-in-service from the effective date or upon 1,000 hours time-in-service, install the reinforcement kit unless already done under paragraph b.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service from the effective date of this AD, or upon the accumulation of 500 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time-in-service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Partenavia Models P68, P68B, P68C, P68C-TC, and P68 Observer (Serial Numbers 1 through 277)
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