AD 87-10-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of composite leading edge wing ribs and debonding of composite wing leading edge from the ribs, which could lead to possible loss of control and structural failure.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date, and every 100 hours TIS thereafter, visually and tactilely inspect the composite leading edge wing ribs for cracking and the composite wing leading edge for debonding using the procedure and tool in Partenavia Service Bulletin No. 67, Revision 1. If cracks or debonding are found, remove the wing leading edge and repair as per Partenavia Service Information No. 21 before further flight. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and each 100 hours TIS thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C (Serial Numbers 1 through 250), and P 68C-TC (S/N's 300-1TC through 300-22TC)
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