AD 59-17-05

Airworthiness directive · Horizontal Tail Spar Fitting · Helio H-391B and H-395 (USAF L-28A or U-10B)

Models
H-391B, H-395 (USAF L-28A or U-10B)
Data sheet
TCDS1A8
Registered aircraft
32 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

59-17-05 HELIO: Applies to All Model H-391B Aircraft Except Serial Numbers 093, 094, and 098; and Model H-395, Serial Numbers 502 Through 510.

Compliance required as indicated.

Within the next 10 hours unless already accomplished inspect the horizontal tail front spar splice plate, P/N 391-020-305, for cracks around all bolt holes and the 2.0-inches diameter lightening hole. If cracks are found, the fitting should be replaced with an identically dimensioned part 0.063-inch 4130 steel. If no cracks are found the original aluminum fitting shall be inspected at each 25 hours thereafter until the next 100-hour inspection or October 1, 1959, whichever occurs first, when it must be replaced with a steel part.

(Helio Service Bulletin No. 21 covers this subject.)

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 32

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19541963
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19565
19573
19584
19592
19602
19624
19633

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