AD 68-08-06

68-08-06 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amdt. 39-586. Applies to Model S.205/22R airplanes, Serial Numbers 213 and 370 through 374.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect cracks on the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9- 101, accomplish the following:

(a) For airplanes with 175 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection required by paragraph (c) within the next 25 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the last inspection.

(b) For airplanes with less than 175 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection required by paragraph (c) before the accumulation of a total of 200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the last inspection.

(c) Inspect the welded angles of the nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9-101, using a glass of at least 5 power, or an FAA-approved equivalent inspection, in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B14A, dated August 4, 1967, or FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks are detected during any inspection, replace cracked nose gear brace cross member with reinforced member, P/N 205-9-101-03, in accordance with Siai-Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 205B14A or an FAA-approved equivalent, before further flight.

(d) The repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b) may be discontinued after the reinforced nose gear brace cross member, P/N 205-9-101-03, is installed.

This amendment becomes effective May 17, 1968.