AD 98-08-28
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | APEX Aircraft | R3000/160 | Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R3000/160 Airplanes. |
Unsafe Condition
The two top bolts connecting the front wheel fork to the sliding leg, and the two top bolts attaching the front landing gear to the engine mount broke when torqued during maintenance due to insufficient material strength, risking nose landing gear collapse during taxi or landing.
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Required Actions
Replace the two top bolts (P/N 27.36.36.001) connecting the front wheel fork to the sliding legs and attaching the front landing gear to the engine mount with improved design bolts (P/N 42.36.00.050) per Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 151 dated July 8, 1996.
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Compliance Time
Required prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD (May 15, 1998), unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Avions Pierre Robin Model R3000/160 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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