AD 87-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CB | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CC | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CD | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CE | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CF | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-DE | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-DF | Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of aircraft control on the runway caused by fractured nose landing gear components.
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Required Actions
Modify the nose landing gear in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 1, dated June 4, 1986. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be used if approved by the FAA. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a base for modification.
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Compliance Time
within 45 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DE, C-212-DF airplanes identified in CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 1, dated June 4, 1986.
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/02/1987 Make: EADS CASA Model: C-212-CB | C-212-CC | C-212-CD | C-212-CE | C-212-CF | C-212-DE | C-212-DF Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 87-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5556 AD NUMBER: 87-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 2, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-04-02 CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA): Amendment 39- 5556. Applies to Model C-212 airplanes identified in CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 1, dated June 4, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 45 days after the effective date of this AD. To prevent loss of aircraft control on the runway caused by fractured nose landing gear components, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Modify the nose landing gear in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 1, dated June 4, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Construcciones Aeronauticas S.A., Getafe, Madrid, Spain. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective March 2, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/02/1987 Make: EADS CASA Model: C-212-CB | C-212-CC | C-212-CD | C-212-CE | C-212-CF | C-212-DE | C-212-DF Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 87-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5556 AD NUMBER: 87-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 2, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-04-02 CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S.A. (CASA): Amendment 39- 5556. Applies to Model C-212 airplanes identified in CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 1, dated June 4, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 45 days after the effective date of this AD. To prevent loss of aircraft control on the runway caused by fractured nose landing gear components, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Modify the nose landing gear in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of CASA Service Bulletin 212-32-21, Revision 1, dated June 4, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Construcciones Aeronauticas S.A., Getafe, Madrid, Spain. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective March 2, 1987. FOOTER:
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