AD 83-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Models P68 and P68B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Models P68 and P68B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the fin rear spar
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Required Actions
Install fin spar reinforcement in accordance with Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A. Service Bulletin No. 34, Rev. 1, dated February 15, 1978, and Drawing No. R.0007, dated December 23, 1977. Aircraft may be flown under Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. Equivalent methods of compliance must be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P68 and P68B (all serial numbers up to 128, excluding SNs 40, 112, 125, 126, and 127)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fin Rear Spar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-14-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-14-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Models P68 and P68B Series Airplanes Subject: Fin Rear Spar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/19/1983 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68 | P 68B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-14-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4683 AD NUMBER: 83-14-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Models P68 and P68B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 19, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-14-03 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39- 4683. Applies to Models P68 and P68B (all serial numbers (SN) up to 128, excluding SNs 40, 112, 125, 126 and 127) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the fin rear spar, accomplish the following: a) Install fin spar reinforcement in accordance with Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 34, Rev. 1, dated February 15, 1978, and Drawing No. R.0007, dated December 23, 1977. 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. This amendment becomes effective on August 19, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-14-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-14-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Models P68 and P68B Series Airplanes Subject: Fin Rear Spar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/19/1983 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68 | P 68B 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: 83-14-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4683 AD NUMBER: 83-14-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Models P68 and P68B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 19, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-14-03 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39- 4683. Applies to Models P68 and P68B (all serial numbers (SN) up to 128, excluding SNs 40, 112, 125, 126 and 127) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the fin rear spar, accomplish the following: a) Install fin spar reinforcement in accordance with Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 34, Rev. 1, dated February 15, 1978, and Drawing No. R.0007, dated December 23, 1977. 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. This amendment becomes effective on August 19, 1983. FOOTER:
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