AD 2000-21-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-21-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-10-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 63003

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Israel Various Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The control link of the aileron autopilot servo being driven overcenter, which could result in roll oscillations when the autopilot is engaged.

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Required Actions

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date, perform a one-time general visual inspection of the aileron autopilot servo and attaching linkage. If the attachment arm is in the correct position, install a stopper angle on the servo bracket. If the attachment arm is in the incorrect position, inspect for damage and take corrective actions as specified, including repositioning, repairing, or replacing parts as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 030, and 042 through 086 inclusive.

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