AD 88-13-08
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, P 68 "Observer", and P 68-TC "Observer" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 Observer | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, P 68 "Observer", and P 68-TC "Observer" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, P 68 "Observer", and P 68-TC "Observer" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, P 68 "Observer", and P 68-TC "Observer" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, P 68 "Observer", and P 68-TC "Observer" Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P68TC Observer | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, P 68 "Observer", and P 68-TC "Observer" Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine mount failure, whirl mode flutter, and structural failure of the wing.
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Required Actions
Modify engine skin panels for inspection access per Partenavia S/B No. 70, Rev. 1. Visually inspect engine mounts and attachments for corrosion and cracks; repair or replace affected structure based on corrosion/crack depth per specified sections of the S/B. Submit inspection reports to FAA.
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Compliance Time
Initially within 6 calendar months after the effective date (July 13, 1988), and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 24 calendar months or 500 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, P 68 'Observer', and P 68-TC 'Observer' (all serial numbers).
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