Originally Posted by Denny of Oakland
Below is the listing for the Airframe AD’s only, which there are only (4) and (2) alerts that were issued against the aircraft. I hope this helps you in your quest for information.
68-12-05
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-611
Applicability:
Applies to Models 100 and 100A, and Volaire Models 10A and 10, Serial Numbers 001 through 250. Compliance: required as indicated. To preclude failure of the left and right arms, P/N 35321, of the rudder control system.
68-21-02
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-669
Applicability:
Applies to Aero Commander Model 100, Serial Nos. 1 through 278, and Aero Commander Model 100-180, Serial Nos. 5001 through 5080 airplanes. Compliance: required as indicated. To prevent the possibility of aileron cable failure caused by improper swaging of P/N 35606 Aileron Cable Assembly,
68-23-03
AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-680
Applicability: Applies to the Model 100 aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 through 300 and Model 100-180 aircraft, Serial Numbers 5001 through 5100. Compliance: Compliance required within the next 10 hours of flight after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent further engine operation with improper octane fuel, remove existing fuel tank filler placard and install new placard in accordance with Service Bulletin S1014 dated September 30, 1968, or later FAA approved revision or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, unless already accomplished. Placard supplied with Service Bulletin.
73-01-01
NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL - AERO COMMANDER
Amendment: 39-1578 Applicability: Applies to Model 100-180 Serial Numbers 068, 5001 through 5213 certificated in all categories. Model 100 Serial Numbers 251 through 360 and those Model 100's retrofitted with Elano Corporation exhaust system (NEE Turbo System Inc.) P/N 099001, certificated in all categories. Compliance: required as follows: For exhaust systems which have accumulated 500 or more hours time in service accomplish the following prior to the next 25 hours time in service unless already accomplished. To prevent loss or reduction of engine power due to exhaust outlet blockage
This information is per the TC data sheet.
II - Volaire Model 10A, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), approved June 1, 1965. Aero Commander Model 100, 4 PCLM (Normal Category) Volaire Model 10A designation changed to Aero Commander Model 100 on September 30, 1965. (See ALL MODEL Section) (See NOTES Section)
Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2B or O-320-A2C
(Carburetor setting 10-3678-32)
Fuel
80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine Limits
For all operations, 2700 r.p.m. (150 hp.)
Propeller and
Propeller Limits
Sensenich (fixed pitch metal) M74DM
Sensenich Spinner No. 2
32 lb. (-61.6)
Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2385, not under 2235 Diameter: Not over 74 in., not under 72.5 in
Aero Commander Model 100
Fuel Tank Filler Ports
Results of an accident investigation revealed that the cause of the accident was attributed to water contamination of the aircraft fuel system. The filler ports on both wings had rusty holes throughout the circumference of the filler neck. An attempt had been made to repair each tank by filling the recess area with a gray filler substance. The repair was inadequate, and it was possible for water to enter the tanks. T he rusty condition of the filler ports could be seen by removing the filler caps. this aircraft was reported to have been manufactured in 1968. It is recommended that the fuel tank filler ports be checked for condition each 100 hours.
Aero Commander Model 100-180
Doorjamb Assembly Defects5210
During a routine inspection, the doorjambs on both doors were found with broken welds and sheared attachment rivets. It was discovered that the rivets used to attach the doorjambs to the airframe were "soft hardware store-type pop rivets." The submitter speculated the sheared rivets allowed a stress concentration at the structural welds causing failure adjacent to them. It was recommended that a one-time inspection of the doorjambs be accomplished and any nonstandard hardware found should be replaced with "Cherry Max" rivets (P/N CR3243-4). Access to the doorjamb for inspection requires removal of three door panels on each door. Any report of doors "popping open" during taxi may be an indication of doorjamb problems. Part total time-1,680 hours.
Denny of Oakland
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