Aero Spacelines, Incorporated Airworthiness Directives

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49-06-04

final rule

BOEING Model 377 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: The 11 convolution type altitude compensating bellows (Bendix P/N 390935) may fail due to fatigue after 100 hours of operation.

Category: aircraft Compliance: after each 100 hours of operation

Why matched: BOEING Model 377 Aircraft

56-01-02

final rule

BOEING Model 377 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Cracks discovered at wing spar splice bolt holes, specifically at No. 1 bolt hole in each rear spar Station 246 joint and Nos. 1 and 6 bolt holes in each front and rear spar Station 510 joints, as ...

Category: aircraft Compliance: At the next basic check period and subsequent thereto, at each basic check period but not to exce...

Why matched: BOEING Model 377 Aircraft

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

53-05-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; All BOEING 377, CONVAIR 240 Series, DOUGLAS DC-6 Series, and LOCKHEED 749 Series

Unsafe Condition: The unsafe condition involves inadequate isolation of the reverse slip ring and brushes from other circuits, increasing the risk of unintended electrical contact and potential failure of the revers...

Category: aircraft Compliance: Progressive modification program must begin no later than September 1, 1953, and be completed no ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All BOEING 377, CONVAIR 240 Series, DOUGLAS DC-6 Series, and LOCKHEED 749 Series

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

55-15-01

final rule

BOEING 377 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall in zone 2 may fail due to insufficient fire resistance, increasing the risk of system damage from a powerplant fire.

Category: aircraft Compliance: by first scheduled engine change after November 1, 1955, but not later than November 1, 1956

Why matched: BOEING 377 Series Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

50-40-01

final rule

BOEING Model 377 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Circumferential cracks in the nose gear spindle adjacent to the weld between the spindle shaft (P/N 9-13735) and spindle bearing (P/N 6-25978), and cracks in the trapezoidal cutout of the nose land...

Category: aircraft Compliance: Compliance required not later than December 15, 1950, and at periodic inspections nearest a 700-h...

Why matched: BOEING Model 377 Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

51-27-02

final rule

BOEING Model B-377 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracks in Goodrich H-3-626 and H-3-650 wheel assemblies may result in serious hazards.

Category: aircraft Compliance: before further flight

Why matched: BOEING Model B-377 Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

52-15-01

final rule

BOEING Model 377 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Inadvertent actuation of the propeller reversing solenoid valves due to lack of isolation from other electrical circuits and each other.

Category: aircraft Compliance: Progressive modification program to begin no later than August 1, 1952, and be completed no later...

Why matched: BOEING Model 377 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

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