Category: navion, gear, control
Applicability: Applies to Models Temco D-16 and D-16A Aircraft
Supersedes: n/a
Compliance: Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at each periodic inspection thereafter.
Procedure: The
landing gear selector valve end fitting P/N 145-58145-3 (heat- treated
and nonheat-treated) has a service history of failure during
attempts to extend the gear. To
preclude further difficulties: Inspect the gear actuating system in accordance
with Navion Service Letter No. 81 dated March 31, 1961. Any defective parts
found as a result of this inspection must be replaced before further flight.
Notes: Navion Service Letter No. 81 dated March 31, 1961 covers this information.
AD-63-16-06