AD 56-15-04

Airworthiness directive · Nose Gear Brackets · de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A and 7 more

Models
D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA, D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA and 4 more
Data sheet
TCDSA-807
Registered aircraft
3 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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The airworthiness directive

56-15-04 de HAVILLAND: Applies to All Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft.

Compliance required as indicated.

Cases have been reported of cracks appearing in the brackets P/N 4FS.401 and 4FS.402 which form part of the main attachment structure of the nose undercarriage leg. The de Havilland Service strongly recommended that these brackets be inspected for cracks.

The FAA concurs and considers compliance with de Havilland Service Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 124, Issue 2, dated December 20, 1955, mandatory. Unless already accomplished, the recommendations in the TNS should be carried out at the earliest opportunity but not later than August 15, 1956.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 3

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

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