AD 90-17-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego Pzl-Mielec Model M18 Series Airplanes

AD Number
90-17-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-CE-26-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o PZL M18 Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego Pzl-Mielec Model M18 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the vertical fin and rib in the area of the upper rudder attachment.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date, remove bolts attaching the fin to the rudder and inspect the vertical fin and rib for cracks or damage per PZL-Mielec MEB No. K/02.135/89. If cracks or damage are found, repair and reinforce the area before further flight. If no issues are found, reinforce within 500 hours TIS.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Model M18 (Dromader) airplanes with serial numbers 1Z001-01 through 1Z021-30.

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Federal Register Abstract

Vertical Fin and Rib

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AD Number:
90-17-15
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-CE-26-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego Pzl-Mielec Model M18 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Vertical Fin and Rib
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/17/1990
Make:
Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o
Model:
PZL M18
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 90-17-15
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-CE-26-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6678

AD NUMBER:   90-17-15

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego Pzl-Mielec Model M18 Series Airplanes

ACTION:   Action: Final rule

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 17, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-17-15 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU Komunikacyjnego PZL-MIELEC: Amendment 39-6678. Docket No. 90-CE-26-AD.

Applicability: Model M18 (Dromader) (Serial Numbers 1Z001-01 through 1Z021-30) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of the AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the vertical fin and rib in the area of the upper rudder attachment, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, remove the bolts attaching the fin to the rudder and visually inspect the vertical fin and rib in the area of the upper rudder attachment area for cracks or damage in accordance with the instructions in PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin (MEB) No. K/02.135/89, dated December 29, 1989.

(1) If cracks or damage are found in the vertical fin and rib from the spar to the rear wall, prior to further flight repair the damaged area and reinforce the vertical fin and rib in accordance with the above MEB.

(2) If no cracks or damage are found, return the aircraft to service and within the next 500 hours TIS reinforce the vertical fin and rib in accordance with the above MEB.

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

(c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30 extension 2710/2711.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego PZL-Mielec 39-301 Mielec, Poland; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment (39-6678, AD 90-17-15) becomes effective on September 17, 1990.

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AD Number:
90-17-15
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-CE-26-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego Pzl-Mielec Model M18 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Vertical Fin and Rib
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/17/1990
Make:
Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o
Model:
PZL M18
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: 90-17-15
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-CE-26-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6678

AD NUMBER:   90-17-15

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego Pzl-Mielec Model M18 Series Airplanes

ACTION:   Action: Final rule

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 17, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-17-15 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU Komunikacyjnego PZL-MIELEC: Amendment 39-6678. Docket No. 90-CE-26-AD.

Applicability: Model M18 (Dromader) (Serial Numbers 1Z001-01 through 1Z021-30) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of the AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the vertical fin and rib in the area of the upper rudder attachment, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, remove the bolts attaching the fin to the rudder and visually inspect the vertical fin and rib in the area of the upper rudder attachment area for cracks or damage in accordance with the instructions in PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin (MEB) No. K/02.135/89, dated December 29, 1989.

(1) If cracks or damage are found in the vertical fin and rib from the spar to the rear wall, prior to further flight repair the damaged area and reinforce the vertical fin and rib in accordance with the above MEB.

(2) If no cracks or damage are found, return the aircraft to service and within the next 500 hours TIS reinforce the vertical fin and rib in accordance with the above MEB.

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

(c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30 extension 2710/2711.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego PZL-Mielec 39-301 Mielec, Poland; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment (39-6678, AD 90-17-15) becomes effective on September 17, 1990.

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