AD 66-28-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Interceptor Aircraft Corporation | 200 | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Interceptor Aircraft Corporation | 200A | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Interceptor Aircraft Corporation | 200B | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Interceptor Aircraft Corporation | 200C | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Interceptor Aircraft Corporation | 200D | Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive elevator trim set during takeoff could lead to uncommanded elevator movement or control difficulty.
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Required Actions
Check elevator trim control for freedom of movement and cockpit indicator accuracy before each flight. Repair binding trim control or deflected trim surface before further flight. Attach placard to instrument panel instructing pilots to ensure trim is correctly set.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Interceptor Aircraft Corporation Model 200, 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Trim System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-28-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-28-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Trim System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1966 Make: Interceptor Aircraft Corporation Model: 200 | 200A | 200B | 200C | 200D Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-28-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-305 AD NUMBER: 66-28-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 19, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-28-01 AERO COMMANDER (MEYERS): Amdt. 39-305 Part 39 Federal Register November 9, 1966. Applies to Model 200 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent takeoff with excessive elevator trim set, accomplish the following: (a) Before each flight after the effective date of this AD until the elevator trim system has been modified in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, check operation of elevator trim control for freedom of movement, and check cockpit indicator for accuracy by setting the elevator trim to neutral position as indicated on cockpit indicator, and visually checking elevator trim surface for zero deflection. (b) If trim control is not free and unbinding, or if elevator trim surface is deflected when cockpit indicator indicates neutral trim, repair before further flight in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. (c) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, until the elevator trim system has been modified in accordance with (a), attach the following placard to the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: "Before each flight ensure that elevator trim control is free and unbinding and that elevator trim surface is not defected when cockpit indicator indicates neutral trim." (d) The checks required by this AD may be performed by the pilot. This directive effective November 19, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-28-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-28-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Trim System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1966 Make: Interceptor Aircraft Corporation Model: 200 | 200A | 200B | 200C | 200D Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 66-28-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-305 AD NUMBER: 66-28-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 19, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-28-01 AERO COMMANDER (MEYERS): Amdt. 39-305 Part 39 Federal Register November 9, 1966. Applies to Model 200 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent takeoff with excessive elevator trim set, accomplish the following: (a) Before each flight after the effective date of this AD until the elevator trim system has been modified in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, check operation of elevator trim control for freedom of movement, and check cockpit indicator for accuracy by setting the elevator trim to neutral position as indicated on cockpit indicator, and visually checking elevator trim surface for zero deflection. (b) If trim control is not free and unbinding, or if elevator trim surface is deflected when cockpit indicator indicates neutral trim, repair before further flight in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. (c) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, until the elevator trim system has been modified in accordance with (a), attach the following placard to the instrument panel in full view of the pilot: "Before each flight ensure that elevator trim control is free and unbinding and that elevator trim surface is not defected when cockpit indicator indicates neutral trim." (d) The checks required by this AD may be performed by the pilot. This directive effective November 19, 1966. FOOTER:
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