AD 91-12-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o | PZL M18 | Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC Model M18 airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the electro-hydraulic control system that results in loss of flap and brake control.
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Required Actions
Replace each flexible hose with part number D73.7/21.00.0 or D73.7/24.00.0 with a new hose per PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin K/02.141/90. For S/N 1Z013-21 through 1Z022-05, modify the electro-hydraulic control system per the bulletin. Use special flight permits under FAR 21.197/21.199 if needed.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time-in-service after July 5, 1991 (for hose replacement) or within 100 hours time-in-service after July 5, 1991 (for system modification), whichever occurs later than the respective 200 or 500 hours TIS thresholds.
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Affected Aircraft
WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC Model M18 airplanes, serial numbers 1Z013-21 through 1Z023-30, equipped with agriculture equipment electro-hydraulic control system (Modification D73.701.00.1).
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Federal Register Abstract
Agriculture Equipment Electro-Hydraulic Control System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-12-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-12-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-CE-07-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC Model M18 airplanes Subject: Agriculture Equipment Electro-Hydraulic Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1991 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Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o Model: PZL M18 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-12-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-CE-07-AD AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 91-12-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC Model M18 airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on July 5, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-12-07 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC: Amendment No. 39-7018. Docket No. 91-CE-07-AD. Applicability: Model M18 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 1Z013-21 through 1Z023-30), equipped with an agriculture equipment electro-hydraulic control system (Modification D73.701.00.1), certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the electro-hydraulic control system that results in loss of flap and brake control, accomplish the following: (a) For S/N 1Z013-21 through 1Z023-30 airplanes, upon the accumulation of 200 hours time-in- service (TIS) or within the next 25 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, replace each flexible hose having part number (P/N) D73.7/21.00.0 or D73.7/24.00.0. with a new hose in accordance with the instructions in PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin (MEB) No. K/02.141/90, dated April 1990. (1) If hoses are replaced with either P/N D73.7/21.00.0 or D73.7/24.00.0, replace these hoses at intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS. (2) If hoses are replaced with P/N D73.7/26.00.0 or D73.7.25.00.0 hose, no further action is required. (b) For S/N 1Z013-21 through 1Z022-05 airplanes, upon the accumulation of 500 hours TIS or within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, modify the electro- hydraulic control system in accordance with the instructions in Paragraph III, 2. of PZL-Mielec MEB No. K/02.141/90, dated April 1990. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, B-1000, Brussels, Belgium. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Staff. (e) The modifications and replacements required by this AD shall be done in accordance with PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin No. K/02.141/90, dated April 1990. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from PZL-Mielec, Ludowego Wojska Polkiego 3, 39-300 Mielec, Poland. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW; Room 8401, Washington, DC. This amendment (39-7018, AD 91-12-07) becomes effective on July 5, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-12-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-12-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-CE-07-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC Model M18 airplanes Subject: Agriculture Equipment Electro-Hydraulic Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1991 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: 91-12-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-CE-07-AD AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 91-12-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC Model M18 airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on July 5, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-12-07 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC: Amendment No. 39-7018. Docket No. 91-CE-07-AD. Applicability: Model M18 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 1Z013-21 through 1Z023-30), equipped with an agriculture equipment electro-hydraulic control system (Modification D73.701.00.1), certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the electro-hydraulic control system that results in loss of flap and brake control, accomplish the following: (a) For S/N 1Z013-21 through 1Z023-30 airplanes, upon the accumulation of 200 hours time-in- service (TIS) or within the next 25 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, replace each flexible hose having part number (P/N) D73.7/21.00.0 or D73.7/24.00.0. with a new hose in accordance with the instructions in PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin (MEB) No. K/02.141/90, dated April 1990. (1) If hoses are replaced with either P/N D73.7/21.00.0 or D73.7/24.00.0, replace these hoses at intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS. (2) If hoses are replaced with P/N D73.7/26.00.0 or D73.7.25.00.0 hose, no further action is required. (b) For S/N 1Z013-21 through 1Z022-05 airplanes, upon the accumulation of 500 hours TIS or within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, modify the electro- hydraulic control system in accordance with the instructions in Paragraph III, 2. of PZL-Mielec MEB No. K/02.141/90, dated April 1990. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, B-1000, Brussels, Belgium. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Staff. (e) The modifications and replacements required by this AD shall be done in accordance with PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin No. K/02.141/90, dated April 1990. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from PZL-Mielec, Ludowego Wojska Polkiego 3, 39-300 Mielec, Poland. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW; Room 8401, Washington, DC. This amendment (39-7018, AD 91-12-07) becomes effective on July 5, 1991. FOOTER:
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