AD 61-14-01

Airworthiness directive · Engine Mount Inspection · Twin Commander 500, 500-A and 500-B

Effective
August 8, 1961
Published
July 7, 1961
Models
500, 500-A, 500-B
Data sheet
TCDS6A1
Registered aircraft
120 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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61-14-01 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 303 Part 507 Federal Register July 7, 1961. Applies to All Model 500 Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter.

Visually inspect the inside of angles P/N 5620023-7, -8, -9, and -10 in the area of the row of Huck bolts, nearest the radius of the angle, that attach the angles to the upper and lower mount fittings, P/N 3620025-1 and -2. If cracks are found, prior to further flight, incorporate the reinforcement as indicated in Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 68A, dated January 20, 1961, or equivalent.

Angles incorporating Federal Aviation Agency approved reinforcement need not be reinspected in accordance with the provisions of this AD.

(Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 68A dated January 20, 1961, covers this subject.)

This supersedes AD 60-26-01. This directive effective August 8, 1961.

Affected TCDS · 1

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

Registered aircraft · 120

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196414
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19663

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