AD 53-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Elevator trim tab system looseness due to excessive free play of the trim tab trailing edge exceeding 0.20 inch at maximum chord, which may result from excessively worn parts or loose adjustments.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevator trim tab system for free play, ensuring it does not exceed 0.20 inch at maximum chord. Adjust by removing the trim tab control handle, pulling the control rod forward, adding shims or washers to take up length, and replacing components. Inspect and replace deteriorated center fabric hinge as necessary.
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Compliance Time
prior to September 15, 1953, and to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 100 hours flight time
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Affected Aircraft
Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Trim Tab Looseness
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-16-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-16-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Trim Tab Looseness Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19 | 14-19-2 | 14-19-3 | 14-19-3A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-16-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-16-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-16-01 BELLANCA: Applies to All Model 14-19 Series Airplanes. Compliance required prior to September 15, 1953, and to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 100 hours flight time. Inspect elevator trim tab system for looseness by checking free play of the trim tab. Total free play of the tab trailing edge at the maximum chord should not exceed 0.20 inch. Excessive free play may be due to excessively worn parts and/or looseness in the adjustment of the trim tab system. Excessive free play can usually be removed by accomplishing the following: Remove retaining pin from trim tab control handle and remove handle. Pull tab control rod as far forward as possible. Add required thickness of shim or washer to take up increased length. Replace handle and pin. Center fabric hinge should also be inspected for deterioration and replaced if necessary. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 4 covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-16-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-16-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Trim Tab Looseness Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19 | 14-19-2 | 14-19-3 | 14-19-3A 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: 53-16-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-16-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-16-01 BELLANCA: Applies to All Model 14-19 Series Airplanes. Compliance required prior to September 15, 1953, and to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 100 hours flight time. Inspect elevator trim tab system for looseness by checking free play of the trim tab. Total free play of the tab trailing edge at the maximum chord should not exceed 0.20 inch. Excessive free play may be due to excessively worn parts and/or looseness in the adjustment of the trim tab system. Excessive free play can usually be removed by accomplishing the following: Remove retaining pin from trim tab control handle and remove handle. Pull tab control rod as far forward as possible. Add required thickness of shim or washer to take up increased length. Replace handle and pin. Center fabric hinge should also be inspected for deterioration and replaced if necessary. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 4 covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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