AD 48-31-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream American Corporation | G-44 | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-44 and G-44A Aircraft |
| aircraft | Gulfstream American Corporation | G-44A | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-44 and G-44A Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks extending radially from the outside edge of the ears to the inside of the hole in the stabilizer strut upper terminal (P/N 17257-1).
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Required Actions
Inspect upper terminal (P/N 17257-1) of stabilizer strut (P/N 17256) for cracks. Replace cracked terminals with steel terminals. Inspect all uncracked terminals every 100 hours.
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Compliance Time
by September 15, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
Grumman Model G-44 and G-44A Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Strut
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-31-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-31-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-44 and G-44A Aircraft Subject: Stabilizer Strut Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Gulfstream American Corporation Model: G-44 | G-44A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-31-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-31-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-44 and G-44A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-31-01 GRUMMAN: Applies to G-44 and G-44A Aircraft. To be accomplished by September 15, 1948. Inspect upper terminal (P/N 17257-1) of stabilizer strut (P/N 17256) for cracks extending radially from the outside edge of the ears to the inside of the hole in which the shoulder bushings are pressed. Cracked terminals should be replaced with steel terminals. All terminals without cracks may be left in service if inspected every 100 hours. (Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. Service Bulletin No. 22 dated July 1, 1948, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-31-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-31-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-44 and G-44A Aircraft Subject: Stabilizer Strut Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Gulfstream American Corporation Model: G-44 | G-44A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-31-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-31-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model G-44 and G-44A Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-31-01 GRUMMAN: Applies to G-44 and G-44A Aircraft. To be accomplished by September 15, 1948. Inspect upper terminal (P/N 17257-1) of stabilizer strut (P/N 17256) for cracks extending radially from the outside edge of the ears to the inside of the hole in which the shoulder bushings are pressed. Cracked terminals should be replaced with steel terminals. All terminals without cracks may be left in service if inspected every 100 hours. (Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. Service Bulletin No. 22 dated July 1, 1948, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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