63-19-01 de HAVILLAND: Amdt. 611, Part 507, Federal Register September 7, 1963. Applies to All Model DH 104 Dove Aircraft.
Compliance required as indicated.
As a result of cracks in the aileron, rudder, elevator and flap hinge links and hinge brackets, accomplish the following:
(a) Hinge links and brackets not incorporating Modifications 841, 842 or 843 shall be inspected for cracks at intervals not exceeding 600 hours' time in service, or each 12 months, whichever occurs first. Remove the point from the components before inspection, and reapply protective coating after inspection.
(b) Hinge links and brackets incorporating Modifications 841, 842 or 843 shall be inspected for cracks at intervals not exceeding 1,800 hours' time in service.
(c) Replace cracked parts before further flight.
(de Havilland Service Technical News Sheet CT (104) No. 123, Issue 5 dated March 19, 1962, covers this subject.)
This supersedes AD 56-15-05.
This directiveeffective September 7, 1963.