AD 68-20-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-20 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-30 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-40 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-60 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 |
Unsafe Condition
Small cracks have been discovered in the area near the attachment bolt holes of the horizontal stabilizer support fitting.
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Required Actions
Inspect the horizontal stabilizer support fittings P/N 265-313459 and 265-313463-11 for evidence of cracking in accordance with Service Bulletin 68-4. Cracked fittings must be removed before further flight and replaced with new or serviceable fittings. Check clearance between fittings and the canted bulkhead at fuselage station 457 and shim as necessary per the same service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 (serial Nos. 265-1 through 265-88 and 276-1 through 276-55), NA-265-20 (Serial Nos. 270-1 through 270-6), NA-265-30 (Serial Nos. 277-1 through 277-10 and 285-1 through 285-32), NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 through 282-95 and 287-1), and NA-265-60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 through 306-17)
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Support
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Support Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/28/1968 Make: Sabreliner Corporation Model: NA-265 | NA-265-20 | NA-265-30 | NA-265-40 | NA-265-60 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: 68-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-658 AD NUMBER: 68-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on October 28, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-20-01 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-658. Applies to Models NA-265 (serial Nos. 265-1 through 265-88 and 276-1 through 276-55), NA-265-20 (Serial Nos. 270-1 through 270-6), NA-265-30 (Serial Nos. 277-1 through 277-10 and 285-1 through 285-32), NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 through 282-95 and 287-1), and NA-265-60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 through 306-17) airplanes. Compliance required as indicated within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Small cracks have been discovered in the area near the attachment bolt holes of the horizontal stabilizer support fitting. To prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer support fittings, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the horizontal stabilizer support fittings P/N 265-313459 and 265- 313463-11 for evidence of cracking in accordance with information contained in North American Rockwell Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 68-4, dated January 25, 1968, or later FAA approved revision. (b) Cracked horizontal stabilizer support fittings must be removed before further flight, marked conspicuously to avoid inadvertent return to service, and replaced with new or serviceable fittings. (c) Check clearance between horizontal stabilizer support fittings P/N 265-313459 or 265-313463-11 and the canted bulkhead at fuselage station 457 and shim as necessary in accordance with information contained in North American Rockwell Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 68-4, dated January 25, 1968, or later FAA approved revision. This amendment becomes effective on October 28, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Support Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/28/1968 Make: Sabreliner Corporation Model: NA-265 | NA-265-20 | NA-265-30 | NA-265-40 | NA-265-60 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: 68-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-658 AD NUMBER: 68-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 and NA-265-60 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on October 28, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-20-01 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-658. Applies to Models NA-265 (serial Nos. 265-1 through 265-88 and 276-1 through 276-55), NA-265-20 (Serial Nos. 270-1 through 270-6), NA-265-30 (Serial Nos. 277-1 through 277-10 and 285-1 through 285-32), NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 through 282-95 and 287-1), and NA-265-60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 through 306-17) airplanes. Compliance required as indicated within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Small cracks have been discovered in the area near the attachment bolt holes of the horizontal stabilizer support fitting. To prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer support fittings, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the horizontal stabilizer support fittings P/N 265-313459 and 265- 313463-11 for evidence of cracking in accordance with information contained in North American Rockwell Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 68-4, dated January 25, 1968, or later FAA approved revision. (b) Cracked horizontal stabilizer support fittings must be removed before further flight, marked conspicuously to avoid inadvertent return to service, and replaced with new or serviceable fittings. (c) Check clearance between horizontal stabilizer support fittings P/N 265-313459 or 265-313463-11 and the canted bulkhead at fuselage station 457 and shim as necessary in accordance with information contained in North American Rockwell Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 68-4, dated January 25, 1968, or later FAA approved revision. This amendment becomes effective on October 28, 1968. FOOTER:
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