AD 62-18-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22 | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 22M | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 30 | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | D & R Nevada LLC | 30A | Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Loose rudder flight tab balance weights, missing weights, missing attachment nuts/bolts, and elongation of attachment bolt holes in balance weights and attachment arms.
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Required Actions
Inspect rudder flight tab balance weight attachments for looseness, missing components, and elongated holes per General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletins A27-60, A27-31, or A27-32. Correct defects prior to next flight as specified in the bulletins or by FAA-approved equivalent method.
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Compliance Time
within 150 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Tab Balance Weights
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-18-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-18-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft Subject: Rudder Tab Balance Weights Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1962 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 22 | 22M | 30 | 30A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-18-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-18-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-18-01 GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR: Amdt. 475 Part 507 Federal Register August 18, 1962. Applies to All Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within 150 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent loose rudder flight tab balance weights, the following shall be accomplished: Inspect the rudder flight tab balance weight attachments for looseness of the balance weight, missing weights, missing attachment nuts and/or bolts, and for elongation of the attachment bolt holes in the balance weights and attachment arms in accordance with General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletins A27-60, A27-31, or A27-32, as appropriate. If any of the noted defects are found, they shall be corrected prior to the next flight, as specified in General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletins A27-60, A27-31, or A27-32, as appropriate, or by an FAA engineering approved equivalent method. (General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletins A27-60, A27-31, and A27-32 for the Models 22, 22M, and 30 respectively cover this same subject.) This directive effective August 18, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-18-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-18-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft Subject: Rudder Tab Balance Weights Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1962 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 22 | 22M | 30 | 30A 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: 62-18-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-18-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-18-01 GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR: Amdt. 475 Part 507 Federal Register August 18, 1962. Applies to All Models 22, 22M, and 30 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within 150 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent loose rudder flight tab balance weights, the following shall be accomplished: Inspect the rudder flight tab balance weight attachments for looseness of the balance weight, missing weights, missing attachment nuts and/or bolts, and for elongation of the attachment bolt holes in the balance weights and attachment arms in accordance with General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletins A27-60, A27-31, or A27-32, as appropriate. If any of the noted defects are found, they shall be corrected prior to the next flight, as specified in General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletins A27-60, A27-31, or A27-32, as appropriate, or by an FAA engineering approved equivalent method. (General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletins A27-60, A27-31, and A27-32 for the Models 22, 22M, and 30 respectively cover this same subject.) This directive effective August 18, 1962. FOOTER:
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