AD 67-33-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-159 | Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Type Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the aileron control idler, P/N 159CM10212-1, located in the upper portion of each cockpit flight control column.
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Required Actions
Inspect each surface of the aileron control idler for deformation or cracks using a borescope or FAA-approved equivalent method. Replace deformed or cracked idlers before further flight with a part of the same part number inspected as required or an approved equivalent part. Contact Grumman for replacement instructions.
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Compliance Time
within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
GRUMMAN Model G-159 Type Airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Control Idler
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-33-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-33-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Type Airplanes Subject: Aileron Control Idler Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/30/1967 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model: G-159 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-33-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-533 AD NUMBER: 67-33-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Type Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 30, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-33-04 GRUMMAN: Amdt. 39-533 Part 39 Federal Register December 30, 1967. Applies to G-159 Type Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect cracks in the aileron control idler, P/N 159CM10212-1, located in the upper portion of each cockpit flight control column, accomplish the following: (a) Remove cover, P/N 159CM10080-11, from the top of the control column housing and inspect each surface of the idler for deformation or cracks using a borescope, or use an FAA-approved equivalent inspection method. The idler need not be removed to conduct this inspection. (b) Replace deformed or cracked idlers before further flight with a part of the same part number that has been inspected in accordance with (a), or with an equivalent part approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. Contact the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation for replacement instructions. (c) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment effective December 30, 1967, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated December 13, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-33-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-33-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Type Airplanes Subject: Aileron Control Idler Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/30/1967 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model: G-159 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: 67-33-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-533 AD NUMBER: 67-33-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN Model G-159 Type Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 30, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-33-04 GRUMMAN: Amdt. 39-533 Part 39 Federal Register December 30, 1967. Applies to G-159 Type Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect cracks in the aileron control idler, P/N 159CM10212-1, located in the upper portion of each cockpit flight control column, accomplish the following: (a) Remove cover, P/N 159CM10080-11, from the top of the control column housing and inspect each surface of the idler for deformation or cracks using a borescope, or use an FAA-approved equivalent inspection method. The idler need not be removed to conduct this inspection. (b) Replace deformed or cracked idlers before further flight with a part of the same part number that has been inspected in accordance with (a), or with an equivalent part approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. Contact the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation for replacement instructions. (c) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment effective December 30, 1967, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated December 13, 1967. FOOTER:
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