AD 93-01-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6

AD Number
93-01-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
92-CE-44-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. 600 S-2D Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S-2R Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-G6 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-R1340 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-R1820 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-R3S Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-T11 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-T15 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-T34 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-T45 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2R-T65 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6
aircraft Thrush Aircraft, Inc. S2RHG-T65 Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6

Unsafe Condition

Wing structural damage due to undetected corrosion in the wing front spar could progress to failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing front spar for corrosion per Ayres SB No. SB-AG-29. If corrosion is found, treat and repair it prior to further flight. Inspections must be done per SB-AG-29 and comply with intervals.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months.

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Affected Aircraft

AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65, and S2R-G6 with specified serial ranges as listed in the AD.

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Federal Register Abstract

Wing Front Spar

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AD Number:
93-01-03
Document Type:
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Docket Number:
92-CE-44-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11,...Show more
Subject:
Wing Front Spar
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/05/1993
Make:
Thrush Aircraft, Inc.
Model:
600 S-2D | S-2R | S2R-G6 | S2R-R1340 | S2R-R1820 | S2R-R3S | S2R-T11 | S2R-T15 | S2R-T34 | S2R-T45 |...Show more
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: 93-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-CE-44-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8456

AD NUMBER:   93-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 5, 1993.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   93-01-03 AYRES CORPORATION: Amendment 39-8456. Docket No. 92-CE-44-AD.

Applicability: The following model and serial number airplanes, certificated in any category:

Models	Serial Numbers
S2D	all serial numbers
S2R	5000 through 5099, 1380R, and 1416R through 2583R

S2R-R1340	R1340-001 through R1340-030 (with or without DC suffix)

S2R-R3S	R3S-001 through R3S-011 (with or without DC suffix)

S2R-R1820	R1820-001 through R1820-035 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T11	T11-001 through T11-005 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T15	T15-001 through T15-029 (with or without DC suffix) and T15-031 (with or without DC suffix); and T27-001 through T27-029 (with or without DC suffix) and T27-031 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T34	6000 through 6049, T34-001 through T34-178 (with or without DC suffix) and T34-180 (with or without DC suffix); and T41-001 through T41-178 (with or without DC suffix) and T41-180 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T45	T45-001 through T45-003 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T65 and
S2RHG-T65	T65-001 through T65-010 (with or without DC suffix
S2R-G6	G6-101 through G6-107 (with or without DC suffix)

Compliance: Required within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months.

To prevent wing structural damage that, if not detected, could progress to the point of failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Inspect the wing front spar for corrosion in accordance with the "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: I. Inspection of Front Spar" section of Ayres Service Bulletin (SB) No. SB-AG-29, dated June 15, 1992.

(b) If corrosion is found, prior to further flight, treat and repair the corrosion damage in accordance with the "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: II. Repairs" section of Ayres SB No. SB-AG-29, dated June 15, 1992.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane 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, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

(e) The inspections required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Ayres Service Bulletin No. SB-AG-29, dated June 15, 1992. 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 the Ayres Corporation, P.O. Box 3090, Albany, Georgia 31708. 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, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on February 5, 1993.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11,...Show more
Subject:
Wing Front Spar
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/05/1993
Make:
Thrush Aircraft, Inc.
Model:
600 S-2D | S-2R | S2R-G6 | S2R-R1340 | S2R-R1820 | S2R-R3S | S2R-T11 | S2R-T15 | S2R-T34 | S2R-T45 |...Show more
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: 93-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-CE-44-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8456

AD NUMBER:   93-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AYRES CORPORATION Models S2D, S2R, S2R-R1340, S2R-R3S, S2R-R1820, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65 and S2R-G6

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 5, 1993.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   93-01-03 AYRES CORPORATION: Amendment 39-8456. Docket No. 92-CE-44-AD.

Applicability: The following model and serial number airplanes, certificated in any category:

Models	Serial Numbers
S2D	all serial numbers
S2R	5000 through 5099, 1380R, and 1416R through 2583R

S2R-R1340	R1340-001 through R1340-030 (with or without DC suffix)

S2R-R3S	R3S-001 through R3S-011 (with or without DC suffix)

S2R-R1820	R1820-001 through R1820-035 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T11	T11-001 through T11-005 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T15	T15-001 through T15-029 (with or without DC suffix) and T15-031 (with or without DC suffix); and T27-001 through T27-029 (with or without DC suffix) and T27-031 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T34	6000 through 6049, T34-001 through T34-178 (with or without DC suffix) and T34-180 (with or without DC suffix); and T41-001 through T41-178 (with or without DC suffix) and T41-180 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T45	T45-001 through T45-003 (with or without DC suffix)
S2R-T65 and
S2RHG-T65	T65-001 through T65-010 (with or without DC suffix
S2R-G6	G6-101 through G6-107 (with or without DC suffix)

Compliance: Required within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months.

To prevent wing structural damage that, if not detected, could progress to the point of failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Inspect the wing front spar for corrosion in accordance with the "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: I. Inspection of Front Spar" section of Ayres Service Bulletin (SB) No. SB-AG-29, dated June 15, 1992.

(b) If corrosion is found, prior to further flight, treat and repair the corrosion damage in accordance with the "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: II. Repairs" section of Ayres SB No. SB-AG-29, dated June 15, 1992.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane 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, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

(e) The inspections required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Ayres Service Bulletin No. SB-AG-29, dated June 15, 1992. 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 the Ayres Corporation, P.O. Box 3090, Albany, Georgia 31708. 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, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on February 5, 1993.

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