AD 69-19-07

69-19-07 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-844 as amended by Amendment 39- 1042. Applies to Model S.205-22/R airplanes, Serial Numbers 001 through 5-303.

Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent interference between the engine controls located behind the instrument panel and the elevator control column accomplish the following:

(a) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at each preflight inspection, visually inspect the engine control support console for deformation and check the elevator control to assure freedom of movement and unrestricted travel.

(b) If deformation of the engine control support console or restricted elevator travel is found during the inspections required in paragraph (a), comply with paragraph (d) before further flight.

(c) Unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (b), comply with paragraph (d) within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment.

(d) Remove straight type propeller control strut (P/N 205-6-179-01) if installed. Install bent type propeller control strut (P/N 205-6-179-03) in accordance with SIAI Service Bulletin No. 205B22B, dated November 19, 1969, or later RAI-approved revision or an FAA- approved equivalent.

(e) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued following the incorporation of the modification required by paragraph (d).

Amendment 39-844 was effective September 23, 1969.

This amendment 39-1042 becomes effective August 17, 1970.