AD 91-12-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240, T-29, and C-131A (Military) Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-12-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-290-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 240 Series Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Model 240, T-29, and C-131A (Military) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of the elevator hinge pins due to non-conforming dimensional limitations, cracked bearing plate assemblies, loose, chattering, dry, or seized bearings (P/N AN201KP10A).

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service or 60 days after the effective date, remove the elevator and conduct a visual inspection of the hinge pins and bearings per SB 55-4. Replace non-conforming pins, bushings, or tapered bushings; replace cracked bearing plates, loose, chattering, dry, or seized bearings. Ensure proper mating of tapered bushing and pin surfaces during reinstallation, rework pins if needed per SB 55-4.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service or 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

General Dynamics (Convair) Model 240, T-29, and C-131A (Military) series airplanes, including all converted to turbopropeller power, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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