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2008-05-14 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Models Navion (L-17A), Navion A (L-17B), (L-17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, Navion G, and Navion H Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Leaking or improperly operating fuel selector valves may disrupt fuel flow to the engine, leading to engine power loss.

Effective: Apr 16, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Models Navion (L-17A), Navion A (L-17B), (L-17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, Navion G, and Navion H Airplanes

68-20-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Navion through Navion H Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the Rudder Horn, P/N 145-24401, due to horizontal cracks or corrosion in the edge, which may appear as delaminations or swelling under the paint.

Effective: Oct 3, 1968 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and each annual ins...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Navion through Navion H Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

62-03-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Navion, Navion A, Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, and Navion G Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: The landing gear selector valve end fitting P/N 145-58145-3 (heat treated and non-heat treated) has a service history of failure during attempts to extend the gear.

Effective: Mar 6, 1962 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and at each periodi...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Navion, Navion A, Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, and Navion G Aircraft

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

56-03-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion All Models

Unsafe Condition: Cracks starting at the wing centerline attaching bolt hole in the wing rear spar junction fittings (P/N 145-14070) at wing Station O have been found on a number of Navion aircraft.

Category: aircraft Compliance: as soon as practicable but not later than May 1, 1956

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion All Models

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

47-31-01

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Airworthiness Directives; NAVION All Serials Up to and Including Number NAV-4-947.

Unsafe Condition: Nose gear hydraulic actuating cylinder line failures due to inflexibility.

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than October 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; NAVION All Serials Up to and Including Number NAV-4-947.

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

53-08-01

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Except Those Incorporating Palo Alto Airport Co. or Symon Engineering Co. Horizontal Stabilizer Modifications

Unsafe Condition: Improper rivet edge distance on 145-21404-1 and -2 front fittings of the horizontal stabilizer may result in structural failure due to insufficient material extending beyond the rivet holes.

Category: aircraft Compliance: June 15, 1953, or next 100-hour inspection, whichever is first

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Except Those Incorporating Palo Alto Airport Co. or Symon Engineering Co. Horizontal Stabilizer Modifications

48-08-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through NAV-4-1110

Unsafe Condition: The fuel shutoff valve flexible control may buckle or misalign due to insufficient support, leading to inadequate valve opening when the control knob is pushed to the full 'ON' position.

Category: aircraft Compliance: as soon as possible but not later than April 1, 1948

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through NAV-4-1110

54-18-01

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models

Unsafe Condition: Relative motion between the wing and fuselage at the wing-to-fuselage attachment due to elongated bolt holes, necessitating additional shear carrying attachment angles.

Category: aircraft Compliance: As soon as practicable but not later than October 15, 1954. If no looseness detected, corrective ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models

49-28-01

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Airplanes Equipped With Product Techniques, Inc., Propeller Spinners

Unsafe Condition: Unsatisfactory spinner bulkheads with thickness less than 0.045 inch at the perimeter may fail, leading to propeller spinner detachment.

Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight, or within the next 50 hours of flight for spinners that passed previous in...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Airplanes Equipped With Product Techniques, Inc., Propeller Spinners

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

47-21-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-10 Through 20, 22 Through 26, 28, 29, 31 Through 49, 51, 52, 55 Through 58, 60, 63, 73, 76, 79, 82 Through 84, 88 Through 95, 99 Through 104, 106, 108, 110, 112 Through 116, 120 Through 122, 124, 125, 130, 133, 141, 151, 153, 158, 163, 171.

Unsafe Condition: The cork or rubber filler strip cemented to the upper surface of the 145-42201-71 carburetor air intake scoop may become dislodged and drawn into the air induction system.

Category: aircraft Compliance: prior to August 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-10 Through 20, 22 Through 26, 28, 29, 31 Through 49, 51, 52, 55 Through 58, 60, 63, 73, 76, 79, 82 Through 84, 88 Through 95, 99 Through 104, 106, 108, 110, 112 Through 116, 120 Through 122, 124, 125, 130, 133, 141, 151, 153, 158, 163, 171.

48-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000

Unsafe Condition: Fillers used in Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R with serial numbers below 61000 may be discernible to the naked eye in the area approximately 4 inches outboard of the blade clamp...

Category: aircraft Compliance: Compliance required by April 15, 1948.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

51-07-01

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Having Serial Numbers 1789 through 2019; 2021 through 2026; 2028 through 2142; 2144 through 2169; 2171 through 2177; and 2180

Unsafe Condition: Throttle housing slippage at the swaged joint between the cable housing and ferrule at the instrument panel end can result in erratic throttle operation.

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than March 5, 1951 for inspection and replacement; special stop nut must be installed b...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Having Serial Numbers 1789 through 2019; 2021 through 2026; 2028 through 2142; 2144 through 2169; 2171 through 2177; and 2180

52-24-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion All Models, Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 and Above

Unsafe Condition: The aileron control chain guard may jam, leading to potential control column malfunction.

Category: aircraft Compliance: as soon as possible but not later than November 1, 1952

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion All Models, Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 and Above

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

47-21-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through HAV-4-1010 Which Incorporate Hartzell HC-12X20-1 Propellers.

Unsafe Condition: The propeller control piston guide pins, Hartzell P/N A-11, may loosen and cause subsequent loss of engine oil.

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than September 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through HAV-4-1010 Which Incorporate Hartzell HC-12X20-1 Propellers.

56-27-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion B Type Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Cylinder head and oil temperature values can exceed established limits due to engine cooling tests revealing overheating risks from Reading Aviation Service Inc. or Hackenberg Sales and Service dow...

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than July 1, 1957

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion B Type Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

47-21-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through 411

Unsafe Condition: Short circuits between the generator lower terminal and the fitting on the hydraulic pump inlet hose have been reported.

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than August 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through 411

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

47-11-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 to NAV-4-550, Inclusive

Unsafe Condition: The existing rudder-nose gear steering bellcrank, part number 145-34175, may fail due to inadequate design or material, leading to loss of steering control.

Category: aircraft Compliance: To be accomplished immediately.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 to NAV-4-550, Inclusive

47-31-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through NAV-4-850

Unsafe Condition: Premature failure of the carburetor vapor return line hose P/N 75696 in the event of an engine compartment fire.

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than November 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through NAV-4-850

47-21-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through 21, 24 Through 29, 32, 35, 36, 40, 42 Through 47, 57, 192, 199, 251.

Unsafe Condition: The original fuel filler scupper collects spilled gasoline due to lack of a drain line and has insufficient material thickness to prevent damage from the filler hose nozzle.

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than August 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 Through 21, 24 Through 29, 32, 35, 36, 40, 42 Through 47, 57, 192, 199, 251.

48-29-01

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Airplanes Employing Carter Engine Driven Fuel Pumps Not Presently Equipped With Vent Drain Lines

Unsafe Condition: Rupture of the main diaphragm of Carter fuel pumps, which can cause fuel to squirt from the pump breather hole onto the engine, creating a fire hazard.

Category: aircraft Compliance: as soon as possible but not later than October 15, 1948

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Airplanes Employing Carter Engine Driven Fuel Pumps Not Presently Equipped With Vent Drain Lines

52-26-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Applies to All Models, Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 and \\nSubsequent

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the stabilizer spar web (gusset), root rib, and fuselage attaching fitting (P/N 143-31004-13) could lead to structural failure.

Category: aircraft Compliance: As soon as practical, but not later than February 1, 1953, and at 100-hour intervals thereafter.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Applies to All Models, Serial Numbers NAV-4-2 and \\nSubsequent

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

49-09-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Airplanes Equipped with Adel Electric Booster Pumps

Unsafe Condition: Air leakage into the fuel system through a 0.062-inch diameter hole in the plate at the rear of the Adel pump inlet chamber, which was originally intended to prevent overboard drainage of fuel thro...

Category: aircraft Compliance: as soon as possible but not later than April 1, 1949

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Airplanes Equipped with Adel Electric Booster Pumps

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

59-06-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Tusco Corporation (Navion) Applies to All Models

Unsafe Condition: Failures of hydraulic actuating cylinders causing loss of flaps and landing gear collapse.

Category: aircraft Compliance: by May 1, 1959, and at each periodic inspection thereafter

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Tusco Corporation (Navion) Applies to All Models

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

63-21-05

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion and All Twin Navion Models Temco D-16, Temco D-16A, Dauby, Riley, and Camair 480 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The unsafe condition in the main and nose gear retraction links cannot in all cases be detected by the inspection as required in AD's 61-12-04 and 62-14-04.

Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion and All Twin Navion Models Temco D-16, Temco D-16A, Dauby, Riley, and Camair 480 Airplanes

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

49-11-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Airplanes Equipped With Carter Fuel Pumps Continental P/N 530509 (Carter M687-S and M688-S) or Continental P/N 50375

Unsafe Condition: Carter fuel pump lower diaphragm failures caused by diaphragm deterioration due to excessive pump temperatures when pumps are run dry.

Category: aircraft Compliance: as soon as possible but not later than April 15, 1949

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Airplanes Equipped With Carter Fuel Pumps Continental P/N 530509 (Carter M687-S and M688-S) or Continental P/N 50375

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system