AD 87-10-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-10-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Federal Register Abstract

Leading Edge Wing Ribs

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AD Number:
87-10-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes
Subject:
Leading Edge Wing Ribs
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/01/1987
Make:
Vulcanair S.p.A.
Model:
P 68 | 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: 87-10-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5614

AD NUMBER:   87-10-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 1, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-10-12 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONE AERONAUTICHE, S.p.A.: Amendment 39-5614. Applies to Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C (Serial Numbers (S/N) 1 through 250), and P 68C-TC (S/N's 300-1TC through 300-22TC) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of control and structural failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, and each 100 hours TIS thereafter, visually and tactilely (by touch) inspect the composite leading edge wing ribs for cracking, and the composite wing leading edge for debonding from the ribs of both wings using the procedure and locally fabricated tool described in the "INSTRUCTIONS" section of Partenavia Service Bulletin (S/B) No. 67, Revision 1, dated November 5, 1986. (The tool is used to exert force on the ribs to check for lack of stiffness by tactile inspection.) If a crack or debonding is found, prior to further flight, remove the wing leading edge and repair the cracks or debonds as described by the repair "INSTRUCTIONS" in Partenavia Service Information (SI) No. 21, dated August 30, 1985.

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

(c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30, extension 2710/2711.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Partenavia Costruzione Aeronautiche, S.p.A., via Cava, Naples, Italy; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment 39-5614 becomes effective on June 1, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-10-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes
Subject:
Leading Edge Wing Ribs
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/01/1987
Make:
Vulcanair S.p.A.
Model:
P 68 | 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: 87-10-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5614

AD NUMBER:   87-10-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 1, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-10-12 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONE AERONAUTICHE, S.p.A.: Amendment 39-5614. Applies to Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C (Serial Numbers (S/N) 1 through 250), and P 68C-TC (S/N's 300-1TC through 300-22TC) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of control and structural failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, and each 100 hours TIS thereafter, visually and tactilely (by touch) inspect the composite leading edge wing ribs for cracking, and the composite wing leading edge for debonding from the ribs of both wings using the procedure and locally fabricated tool described in the "INSTRUCTIONS" section of Partenavia Service Bulletin (S/B) No. 67, Revision 1, dated November 5, 1986. (The tool is used to exert force on the ribs to check for lack of stiffness by tactile inspection.) If a crack or debonding is found, prior to further flight, remove the wing leading edge and repair the cracks or debonds as described by the repair "INSTRUCTIONS" in Partenavia Service Information (SI) No. 21, dated August 30, 1985.

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

(c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30, extension 2710/2711.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Partenavia Costruzione Aeronautiche, S.p.A., via Cava, Naples, Italy; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment 39-5614 becomes effective on June 1, 1987.

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