AD 84-16-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/F | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/F | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208 | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208A | Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear due to failure of the reinforcement plate welds of the long arm cross-member.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the MLG cross-member long arm reinforcement plate weld for cracks per SB 205B48E, with inspection intervals based on time-in-service hours. Perform dye-penetrant inspections for MLG braces with 400+ hours time-in-service. Repair or replace cracked components per specified service instructions and part numbers.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208, and S208A Series (all serial numbers) airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Long Arm Cross-Member Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Long Arm Cross-Member Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/23/1984 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A 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: 84-16-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4898 AD NUMBER: 84-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 23, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-16-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-4898. Applies to Model S205, S208 and S208A Series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude the collapse of the main landing gear by the failure of the reinforcement plate welds of the long arm cross-member of the main landing gear (MLG) accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the MLG cross-member long arm reinforcement plate weld for cracks in accordance with the "INSTRUCTION FOR THE VISUAL INSPECTION" section of SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin SB No. 205B48E, dated May 14, 1984, hereinafter referred to as the SB, in accordance with the following applicable inspection schedules: (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter every 100 hours time-in-service, for MLG reinforcement plates with less than 500 hours time-in-service. (2) Within 50 hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter every 50 hours time-in-service for MLG reinforcement plates with more than 500 hours time-in-service and less than 1,000 hours time-in-service. (3) Within 25 hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter every 25 hours time-in-service for MLG reinforcement plates with more than 1,000 hours time-in-service. (4) Prior to further flight, after each hard landing, regardless of time-in-service. (b) Inspect, using a dye-penetrant method, the MLG cross-member long arm reinforcement plate weld in accordance with the "INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DYE CHECK INSPECTION" section of the SB in accordance with the following applicable inspection schedules: (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service on those MLG braces having 400 or more hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 500 hours time-in-service on those MLG reinforcement plates with less than 400 hours time-in-service on the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time-in-service, or (2) Within the next 500 hours time-in-service, since accomplishing the last dye penetrant inspection in accordance with AD 83-07-23. (c) If cracks are found during inspections required by either paragraph (a) or (b) of this AD, prior to further flight; (1) If the cracks are within the limits specified in Figure 2 of the SB, repair in accordance with SIAI-Marchetti Service Instructions (SI) No. 205-1S26, 14 May 1984, is authorized. (2) If the cracks exceed the limits specified in Figure 2 of the SB replace the MLG brace in accordance with the following table: INSTALLED P/N REPLACEMENT P/N 205-9-012 Modified per SB 205B36 205-9-012-07 205-9-013 Modified per SB 205B36 205-9-013-08 205-9-012 205-9-012-07 205-9-013 205-9-013-08 205-9-012-05 205-9-012-07 205-9-013-05 205-9-013-08 205-9-502-01 205-9-502-03 205-9-502-02 205-9-502-04 205-9-012-07 205-9-012-07 205-9-013-08 205-9-013-08 205-9-502-03 205-9-502-03 205-9-502-04 205-9-502-04 (d) The intervals between the repetitive inspections required by this AD may be adjusted up to 10 percent of the specified interval to allow accomplishing these inspections concurrent with other scheduled maintenance of the airplane. (e) Operators who have not kept records of hours time-in-service of the MLG long arm cross-member must substitute airplane hours time-in-service in lieu thereof. (f) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (g) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved, by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This AD supersedes AD 83-07-23, Amendment 39-4627, dated April 11, 1983. This amendment becomes effective on August 23, 1984. AGUSTA SpA 3 FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Long Arm Cross-Member Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/23/1984 Make: Aermacchi S.p.A. Model: S.205 - 18/F | S.205 - 18/R | S.205 - 20/F | S.205 - 20/R | S.205 - 22/R | S.208 | S.208A 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: 84-16-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4898 AD NUMBER: 84-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SIAI-MARCHETTI Model S205, S208 and S208A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 23, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-16-02 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-4898. Applies to Model S205, S208 and S208A Series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude the collapse of the main landing gear by the failure of the reinforcement plate welds of the long arm cross-member of the main landing gear (MLG) accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the MLG cross-member long arm reinforcement plate weld for cracks in accordance with the "INSTRUCTION FOR THE VISUAL INSPECTION" section of SIAI-Marchetti Service Bulletin SB No. 205B48E, dated May 14, 1984, hereinafter referred to as the SB, in accordance with the following applicable inspection schedules: (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter every 100 hours time-in-service, for MLG reinforcement plates with less than 500 hours time-in-service. (2) Within 50 hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter every 50 hours time-in-service for MLG reinforcement plates with more than 500 hours time-in-service and less than 1,000 hours time-in-service. (3) Within 25 hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter every 25 hours time-in-service for MLG reinforcement plates with more than 1,000 hours time-in-service. (4) Prior to further flight, after each hard landing, regardless of time-in-service. (b) Inspect, using a dye-penetrant method, the MLG cross-member long arm reinforcement plate weld in accordance with the "INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DYE CHECK INSPECTION" section of the SB in accordance with the following applicable inspection schedules: (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service on those MLG braces having 400 or more hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 500 hours time-in-service on those MLG reinforcement plates with less than 400 hours time-in-service on the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time-in-service, or (2) Within the next 500 hours time-in-service, since accomplishing the last dye penetrant inspection in accordance with AD 83-07-23. (c) If cracks are found during inspections required by either paragraph (a) or (b) of this AD, prior to further flight; (1) If the cracks are within the limits specified in Figure 2 of the SB, repair in accordance with SIAI-Marchetti Service Instructions (SI) No. 205-1S26, 14 May 1984, is authorized. (2) If the cracks exceed the limits specified in Figure 2 of the SB replace the MLG brace in accordance with the following table: INSTALLED P/N REPLACEMENT P/N 205-9-012 Modified per SB 205B36 205-9-012-07 205-9-013 Modified per SB 205B36 205-9-013-08 205-9-012 205-9-012-07 205-9-013 205-9-013-08 205-9-012-05 205-9-012-07 205-9-013-05 205-9-013-08 205-9-502-01 205-9-502-03 205-9-502-02 205-9-502-04 205-9-012-07 205-9-012-07 205-9-013-08 205-9-013-08 205-9-502-03 205-9-502-03 205-9-502-04 205-9-502-04 (d) The intervals between the repetitive inspections required by this AD may be adjusted up to 10 percent of the specified interval to allow accomplishing these inspections concurrent with other scheduled maintenance of the airplane. (e) Operators who have not kept records of hours time-in-service of the MLG long arm cross-member must substitute airplane hours time-in-service in lieu thereof. (f) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (g) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved, by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This AD supersedes AD 83-07-23, Amendment 39-4627, dated April 11, 1983. This amendment becomes effective on August 23, 1984. AGUSTA SpA 3 FOOTER:
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