AD 60-01-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Rudder oscillation (rudder walk) creates a flight hazard.
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Required Actions
Add a beaded angle to the rudder balance tab trailing edge in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 27-14.
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Compliance Time
January 15, 1960
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Balance Tab
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-01-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-01-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft Subject: Rudder Balance Tab Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-01-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-01-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-01-04 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 81 Part 507 Federal Register January 16, 1960. Applies to all Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft. Compliance required by January 15, 1960. Cases of "rudder walk" have been experienced on aircraft in service. Such rudder oscillation creates a flight hazard. In order to correct or prevent this condition, unless already accomplished, a beaded angle should be added to the rudder balance tab trailing edge in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 27-14. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-01-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-01-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft Subject: Rudder Balance Tab Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 60-01-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-01-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-01-04 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 81 Part 507 Federal Register January 16, 1960. Applies to all Models F-27, F-27A, and -27B aircraft. Compliance required by January 15, 1960. Cases of "rudder walk" have been experienced on aircraft in service. Such rudder oscillation creates a flight hazard. In order to correct or prevent this condition, unless already accomplished, a beaded angle should be added to the rudder balance tab trailing edge in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 27-14. FOOTER:
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