88-04-08 SUD AVIATION: Amendment 39-5853. Applies to Model Caravelle SE210 series airplanes, as listed in Sud Service Bulletin Number 32-121, dated September 9, 1982, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.
To prevent breakage of main landing gear manual uplock release mechanism screwjack shaft, accomplish the following:
A. Prior to the accumulation of 2,500 landings or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, perform inspections of the square end fitting (LH and RH sides) P/N 210.43.20.123 and screwjack shafts P/N 210.43.20/122 or P/N 210.43.20.920, as described in paragraph 4B of Caravelle Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-121, dated September 8, 1982.
B. Repeat the inspection required by paragraph A., above, as follows:
1. At intervals not exceeding 5,000 landings or 2 years, whichever occurs first, for aircraft on which the procedures described in Sud Service Bulletin 32-96 havenot been accomplished.
2. At intervals not exceeding 15,000 landings or 6 years, whichever occurs first, for aircraft on which the procedures described in Sud Service Bulletin 32-96 have been accomplished.
C. In the event that damage or cracks are detected on the square end fitting or screwjack shaft, or there are more than two pin holes on the screwjack shaft, replace affected parts in accordance with Sud Service Bulletin No. 32-96, Revision 3, dated January 18, 1982.
D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times, which provides an acceptable level of safety and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.
All persons affected by thisdirective who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Sud Aviation/Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse Cedex 03, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.
This amendment becomes effective April 5, 1988.