AD 90-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Airworthiness Directives; SUD-SERVICE (FORMERLY SUD AVIATION) Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR | Airworthiness Directives; SUD-SERVICE (FORMERLY SUD AVIATION) Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the nose landing gear well angles could result in reduction of the structural integrity within that area of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform inspections (visual, dye penetrant, X-ray, or low frequency eddy current) of specific components (doublers, fuselage skin, skin panels, front angles) at frames 9, 15, and 17 in accordance with Sud-Service Service Bulletin 53-49, Revision 3. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 2,500 or 5,000 landings as specified. Repair cracks prior to further flight per the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 32,500 landings or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD (May 4, 1990), whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Sud-Service Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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