64-02-01 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 676 Part 507 Federal Register January 21, 1964. Applies to Models 500A, 500B, 560F, 680F (Pressurized) and 680FL Aircraft Serial Numbers 871, 875, and 893 through 1329 Except Serial Numbers 916, 953, 1162, 1186, 1207, 1224, 1234, 1293, 1303, 1325, 1327, and 1328.
Compliance required as indicated.
To detect loosened set screws and to preclude rotation of the upper retaining bearing on the main landing gear accomplish the following:
(a) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the main landing gear in accordance with Part I of Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 83 dated September 13, 1963, or FAA approved equivalent. If the extension of either gear exceeds 9.125 plus or minus 0.125 inches, accomplish the modification specified in (b) for both main landing gears before further flight.
(b) Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify the landing gear in accordancewith Part II of Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 83 dated September 13, 1963, or FAA approved equivalent. Stamp the letter "A" after the design number on each landing gear data plate after the modification is made.
This directive effective February 20, 1964.