COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Transavia PL 12 Series Aeroplanes
AD/PL 12/18
Amdt 1
Landing Gear Oleo Assemblies 13/89
Applicability: 1. All models fitted with oleo type landing gear.
2. All models fitted with rod end type oleo landing gear main P/N 6-58, nose P/N 6- 57.
Requirement: For 1: Action in accordance with Transavia S.B. No 29.
For 2: Action in accordance with Transavia S.B. No 29 Addendum dated 17 October 1989. Inspect rod end fittings P/N 6-78 for evidence of cracking, particularly in the grease nipple area.
Note: Cracked fittings are to be replaced before further flight.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished - Prior to further flight after 31 December 1989 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.
Background: The initial issue of this Directive required a dimension check of the oleo assemblies, referencing Transavia S.B. No 29. Amendment 1 has been issued referencing also an addendum to S.B. No 29 dated 17 October 1989 which details dimensions for the rod end type oleo. An inspection of the rod end fittings is also required. An aircraft fitted with this type oleo has entered Australia. Cracking of the rod ends has been reported.