AD 88-04-08

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-04-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sud Aviation Caravelle SE 210 Model I Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes
aircraft Sud Aviation Caravelle SE 210 Model III Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes
aircraft Sud Aviation Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Breakage of main landing gear manual uplock release mechanism screwjack shaft.

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Required Actions

Perform inspections of the square end fitting and screwjack shafts as described in Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-121. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 5,000 landings or 2 years (if Sud SB 32-96 not done) or 15,000 landings or 6 years (if Sud SB 32-96 done). Replace affected parts if damage, cracks, or more than two pin holes are found.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 2,500 landings or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Sud Aviation Model Caravelle SE210 series airplanes listed in Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-121, dated September 9, 1982.

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Landing Gear Shafts

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AD Number:
88-04-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Shafts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/05/1988
Make:
Sud Aviation
Model:
Caravelle SE 210 Model I | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-04-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5853

AD NUMBER:   88-04-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 5, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-04-08 SUD AVIATION: Amendment 39-5853. Applies to Model Caravelle SE210 series airplanes, as listed in Sud Service Bulletin Number 32-121, dated September 9, 1982, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent breakage of main landing gear manual uplock release mechanism screwjack shaft, accomplish the following:

A. Prior to the accumulation of 2,500 landings or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, perform inspections of the square end fitting (LH and RH sides) P/N 210.43.20.123 and screwjack shafts P/N 210.43.20/122 or P/N 210.43.20.920, as described in paragraph 4B of Caravelle Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-121, dated September 8, 1982.

B. Repeat the inspection required by paragraph A., above, as follows:

1. At intervals not exceeding 5,000 landings or 2 years, whichever occurs first, for aircraft on which the procedures described in Sud Service Bulletin 32-96 have not been accomplished.

2. At intervals not exceeding 15,000 landings or 6 years, whichever occurs first, for aircraft on which the procedures described in Sud Service Bulletin 32-96 have been accomplished.

C. In the event that damage or cracks are detected on the square end fitting or screwjack shaft, or there are more than two pin holes on the screwjack shaft, replace affected parts in accordance with Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-96, Revision 3, dated January 18, 1982.

D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times, which provides an acceptable level of safety and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Sud Aviation/Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse Cedex 03, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective April 5, 1988.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Shafts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/05/1988
Make:
Sud Aviation
Model:
Caravelle SE 210 Model I | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR
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: 88-04-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5853

AD NUMBER:   88-04-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SUD AVIATION Model Caravelle SE210 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 5, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-04-08 SUD AVIATION: Amendment 39-5853. Applies to Model Caravelle SE210 series airplanes, as listed in Sud Service Bulletin Number 32-121, dated September 9, 1982, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent breakage of main landing gear manual uplock release mechanism screwjack shaft, accomplish the following:

A. Prior to the accumulation of 2,500 landings or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, perform inspections of the square end fitting (LH and RH sides) P/N 210.43.20.123 and screwjack shafts P/N 210.43.20/122 or P/N 210.43.20.920, as described in paragraph 4B of Caravelle Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-121, dated September 8, 1982.

B. Repeat the inspection required by paragraph A., above, as follows:

1. At intervals not exceeding 5,000 landings or 2 years, whichever occurs first, for aircraft on which the procedures described in Sud Service Bulletin 32-96 have not been accomplished.

2. At intervals not exceeding 15,000 landings or 6 years, whichever occurs first, for aircraft on which the procedures described in Sud Service Bulletin 32-96 have been accomplished.

C. In the event that damage or cracks are detected on the square end fitting or screwjack shaft, or there are more than two pin holes on the screwjack shaft, replace affected parts in accordance with Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-96, Revision 3, dated January 18, 1982.

D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times, which provides an acceptable level of safety and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Sud Aviation/Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse Cedex 03, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective April 5, 1988.

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