AD 62-20-02
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
The aileron override spring may jam in the compressed position if full opposition loads are applied to the lateral control system.
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Required Actions
Modify the aileron override spring assembly to incorporate a stop in accordance with General Dynamics/Convair Service Bulletins A27-56, A27-25, or A27-26 for Models 22, 22M, or 30 respectively, or an FAA engineering approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 350 hours' time in service from 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
Aileron Override Spring
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M and 30 Series Aircraft Subject: Aileron Override Spring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/09/1962 Make: D & R Nevada LLC Model: 22 | 22M | 30 | 30A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M and 30 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 9, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-20-02 GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR: Amdt. 482 Part 507 Federal Register September 8, 1962. Applies to All Models 22, 22M and 30 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 350 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the aileron override spring from jamming in the compressed position if full opposition loads are applied to the lateral control system, the aileron override spring assembly shall be modified to incorporate a stop in accordance with General Dynamics/Convair Service Bulletins A27-56, A27-25, or A27-26 for the Models 22, 22M or 30, respectively, or in accordance with an FAA engineering approved equivalent. (General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletin A27-56 for the Model 22, A27-25 for the Model 22M, and A27-26 for the Model 30 cover this same subject.) This directive effective October 9, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M and 30 Series Aircraft Subject: Aileron Override Spring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/09/1962 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: 62-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR Models 22, 22M and 30 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 9, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-20-02 GENERAL DYNAMICS/CONVAIR: Amdt. 482 Part 507 Federal Register September 8, 1962. Applies to All Models 22, 22M and 30 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 350 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the aileron override spring from jamming in the compressed position if full opposition loads are applied to the lateral control system, the aileron override spring assembly shall be modified to incorporate a stop in accordance with General Dynamics/Convair Service Bulletins A27-56, A27-25, or A27-26 for the Models 22, 22M or 30, respectively, or in accordance with an FAA engineering approved equivalent. (General Dynamics/Convair Alert Service Bulletin A27-56 for the Model 22, A27-25 for the Model 22M, and A27-26 for the Model 30 cover this same subject.) This directive effective October 9, 1962. FOOTER:
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