AD 65-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27F | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27G | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27J | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27M | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Malfunctions of the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints resulting in an asymmetric flap condition.
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Required Actions
Modify the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin No. 27-35, dated June 15, 1962, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model F-27 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 through 95
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Universal Joints
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft Subject: Flap Universal Joints Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/18/1965 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-85 AD NUMBER: 65-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 18, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-13-03 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 39-85 Part 39 Federal Register June 18, 1965. Applies to Model F-27 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 through 95. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent further malfunctions of the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints resulting in an asymmetric flap condition, accomplish the following: Modify the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin No. 27-35, dated June 15, 1962, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This directive effective July 18, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft Subject: Flap Universal Joints Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/18/1965 Make: Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model: F-27 | F-27A | F-27B | F-27F | F-27G | F-27J | F-27M 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: 65-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-85 AD NUMBER: 65-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 18, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-13-03 FAIRCHILD: Amdt. 39-85 Part 39 Federal Register June 18, 1965. Applies to Model F-27 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 through 95. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent further malfunctions of the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints resulting in an asymmetric flap condition, accomplish the following: Modify the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin No. 27-35, dated June 15, 1962, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This directive effective July 18, 1965. FOOTER:
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