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AD 63-05-03 ACTIVE

Wing Main Spar Web Flange
Key Information
AD Number 63-05-03 Status Active
Effective Date March 08, 1963 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment N/A
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation Federal Register: March 2, 1963
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Thrush Aircraft, Inc.
Model(s) S-2B S-2C S2A
Regulatory Text

63-05-03 SNOW: Amdt. 541 Part 507 Federal Register March 2, 1963. Applies to Model S-2 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1003 Through 1162.

Compliance required as indicated.

(a) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the wing main spar upper and lower spar web flange for cracks in the vicinity of the wing-fuselage attach points (approximately wing Station 19), using at least a 10-power glass.

(b) If cracks are found, repair prior to further flight in accordance with Snow Service Letter No. 23 or FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch approved equivalent.

(c) If no cracks are found, repeat the inspection specified in (a) at intervals not to exceed 25 hours' time in service from the previous inspection.

(d) The repetitive inspection required by (c) may be discontinued when the modification set forth in Snow Service Letter No. 23 or an FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch approved equivalent is incorporated.

This directive effective March 8, 1963.