AD 90-02-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3 | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3A | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30 | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31 | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31TC | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30A | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31A | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31ATC | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA, INCORPORATED Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC, 17-30A, 17-31A and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear due to cracks, deformations, or failures in the left and right drag strut landing gear fitting assemblies, Part Number 194153-10.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left and right drag strut landing gear fitting assemblies for cracks, deformations, or failures using liquid penetrant inspection and a magnifying glass. Replace assemblies with new P/N 194153-30 or -40 if cracks or deformation exceeding 0.030 inches are found. Apply zinc chromate or Epibond primer if no issues are found and repeat inspections every 100 hours TIS.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 hours total time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date (February 5, 1990), whichever occurs later, and each 100 hours TIS thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca, Inc. Models 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-31 and 17-31TC (all serial numbers), 17-30A (S/N 30263 through 89-301007), 17-31A (S/N 32-15 through 78-32-172), and 17-31ATC (S/N 31004 through 79-31155).
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