Category: navion, gear, nose
Applicability: All Models Temco D-16 and D-16A aircraft.
Supersedes: n/a
Compliance: Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service
Procedure: As
a result of instances of cracking of nose gear support braces (Navion P/N
145—34161) and channel drag brace supports (Navion
P/N 145- 34204) installed on
D-16 and D-16A aircraft accomplish the following:
(a) On D-16 aircraft, visually inspect
Navion P/N 145-34161 for cracks. If cracks are found, replace cracked part
with a new part of the same number. In all cases, add Temco P/N 5531A cap
nose gear drag brace or FAA approved equivalent, and replace Navion P/N
145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or FAA approved equivalent. Perform
this rework in accordance with Temco Drawing TN 5505 or FAA
approved equivalent.
(b) On D-16A aircraft, replace Navion P/N 145-34204 with Universal P/N TN 5980A or FAA approved equivalent.
Notes: Universal Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 14 covers the same subject.
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