AD 64-26-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series Aircraft

AD Number
64-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: November 25, 1964
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Air Trading Corporation TBF-1 (Navy) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series Aircraft
aircraft Air Trading Corporation TBF-1C (Navy) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series Aircraft
aircraft Air Trading Corporation TBM-1 (Navy) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series Aircraft
aircraft Air Trading Corporation TBM-1C (Navy) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series Aircraft
aircraft Air Trading Corporation TBM-3 (Navy) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series Aircraft
aircraft Air Trading Corporation TBM-3E (Navy) Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

The unsafe condition could occur if the elevator control system components, including the bellcrank, pushrod, and bellcrank arm, become disconnected or fail, resulting in loss of elevator control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator control system components for proper installation and security, replace any disconnected or failed components, and perform a functional check of the elevator control system.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Grumman Models TBM and TBF Series aircraft as specified in the AD.

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Push Rod Assembly

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