AD 2001-17-27
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Israel | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking has been found on drag braces with part numbers 25W272003-501 through 25W272003-507 inclusive installed on the nose landing gear, which could result in failure of the nose landing gear.
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Required Actions
Conduct one-time detailed visual and eddy current inspections for cracking of the drag brace on the nose landing gear. Replace the drag brace if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless the inspection was accomplished within the last 250 flight hours before the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes with a drag brace having part numbers 25W272003-501 through 25W272003-507 inclusive installed on the nose landing gear, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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