AD 85-08-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_85-08-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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P 68 | P 68 Observer | P 68B | P 68C | P 68C-TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-08-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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