AD 2004-03-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, and 36A Airplanes

AD Number
2004-03-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-366-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 5918

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Learjet 31 Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, and 36A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the shear webs of the forward engine beams could lead to significant structural damage to the engine pylons and possible engine separation from the fuselage, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the drag angles of the fuselage and engine pylons to gain access to the shear webs of the forward engine beams. Perform repetitive inspections of the shear webs for cracks. Modify or repair the shear webs as necessary, which will terminate the repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, and 36A airplanes.

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