AD 85-08-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes

AD Number
85-08-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68 Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes
aircraft Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68 Observer Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes
aircraft Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68B Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes
aircraft Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68C Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes
aircraft Vulcanair S.p.A. P 68C-TC Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of aileron control due to aileron cable chain safety lock failure and wear caused by rubbing against the cable guard plates.

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Required Actions

Safety lockwire the aileron cable chain safety lock (P/N 68-5.2017-3) per S/B No. 64, Rev 1. Inspect aileron control cable for wear from rubbing against cable guard plates per S/B No. 59, Rev 1, replace damaged cables. Replace aileron cable guard plates (P/Ns 1.2091B-1 and 1.2091B-2) per S/B No. 59, Rev 2.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER (Serial Numbers 001 thru 335, XXX-01TC thru XXX-23TC, and XXX-26TC)

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Federal Register Abstract

Aileron Control

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AD Number:
85-08-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes
Subject:
Aileron Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1985
Make:
Vulcanair S.p.A.
Model:
P 68 | P 68 Observer | P 68B | P 68C | P 68C-TC
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: 85-08-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5042

AD NUMBER:   85-08-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 28, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-08-06 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39- 5042. Applies to all Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER (Serial Numbers (S/N) 001 thru 335, XXX-01TC thru XXX-23TC, and XXX-26TC) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent the loss of aileron control, accomplish the following:

(a) On all P 68 models from S/N 001 through S/N 335, safety lockwire the aileron cable chain safety lock, Part Number (P/N) 68-5.2017-3, as described in PARTENAVIA Service Bulletin (S/B) No. 64, Revision 1, dated September 10, 1984.

(b) On all P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Models from S/Ns 001 to and including 293, 305 and 312, except 261, 279, 284, 286, 290, 291, and 292 visually inspect the aileron control cable behind the engine compartment firewall for wear caused by rubbing against the cable guard plates as described in the Instructions of PARTENAVIA S/B No. 59, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1983, and replace any cables that exhibit wear damage as defined in this S/B.

(c) On all P 68C-TC Models from S/N XXX-01TC to and including XXX-23TC, and XXX-26TC, replace aileron cable guard plates (P/Ns 1.2091B-1 and 1.2091B-2) as described in PARTENAVIA S/B No. 59, Revision 2, dated June 27, 1984.

(d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(e) An equivalent means of compliance 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 amendment becomes effective on May 28, 1985.

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AD Number:
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Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes
Subject:
Aileron Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1985
Make:
Vulcanair S.p.A.
Model:
P 68 | P 68 Observer | P 68B | P 68C | P 68C-TC
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: 85-08-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5042

AD NUMBER:   85-08-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 28, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-08-06 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A.: Amendment 39- 5042. Applies to all Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER (Serial Numbers (S/N) 001 thru 335, XXX-01TC thru XXX-23TC, and XXX-26TC) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent the loss of aileron control, accomplish the following:

(a) On all P 68 models from S/N 001 through S/N 335, safety lockwire the aileron cable chain safety lock, Part Number (P/N) 68-5.2017-3, as described in PARTENAVIA Service Bulletin (S/B) No. 64, Revision 1, dated September 10, 1984.

(b) On all P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, and P 68 OBSERVER Models from S/Ns 001 to and including 293, 305 and 312, except 261, 279, 284, 286, 290, 291, and 292 visually inspect the aileron control cable behind the engine compartment firewall for wear caused by rubbing against the cable guard plates as described in the Instructions of PARTENAVIA S/B No. 59, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1983, and replace any cables that exhibit wear damage as defined in this S/B.

(c) On all P 68C-TC Models from S/N XXX-01TC to and including XXX-23TC, and XXX-26TC, replace aileron cable guard plates (P/Ns 1.2091B-1 and 1.2091B-2) as described in PARTENAVIA S/B No. 59, Revision 2, dated June 27, 1984.

(d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(e) An equivalent means of compliance 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 amendment becomes effective on May 28, 1985.

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