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AD/AUS/5 Amdt 1 - Landing Gear

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This directive mandates regular inspections and remedial work on landing‑gear components of Auster/Beagle A.61 aeroplanes built before October 1947, requiring owners/operators to inspect specific welds, bolts and axle areas (using a 10X hand lens), replace or repair defects under a Secretary‑approved repair scheme, and inspect at intervals ≤500 flight hours and after heavy landings. Owners/operators bear costs and must adopt the prescribed inspection routine.

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AD/AUS/5 Amdt 1 - Landing Gear

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Auster/Beagle A.61 Series Aeroplanes

AD/AUS/5

Amdt 1

Landing Gear 11/67

Applicability: All models manufactured before October 1947.

Requirement: 1. Inspect the welding at the top of the radius rods near the shock cord spools for cracks and other damage.

2. Inspect the lower end of the radius rods and the radius rod attachment bolts for damage. Turn the attachment bolts with a spanner and, if excessively tight, remove the bolts and inspect for damage and distortion.

3. Remove landing wheels and inspect the welds at the stub axle roots for cracks.

4. Replace defective components or repair in accordance with a repair scheme approved by the Secretary.

5. The inspections required by the preceding paragraphs are to be made with the aid of a hand lens of not less than 10X magnification.

Compliance: At intervals not exceeding 500 hours time in service and after each heavy landing.

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