AD 68-23-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 14-19-3A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and Model 17-30 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and Model 17-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Vibration of the horizontal tail surfaces and inaccurate airspeed indication
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Required Actions
Install redesigned elevator trim tab and actuation rod per Bellanca Service Letter No. 46 Part A by November 22, 1969. Incorporate restricted forward center of gravity limits into AFMs via specified revisions. Prohibit operation above 180 mph until modifications are done. Install placard stating speed restriction. Modify static vent buttons within 25 hours' time-in-service after AD effective date.
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Compliance Time
On or before November 22, 1969 for elevator trim tab modifications; within 25 hours' time-in-service after November 22, 1968 for static vent buttons
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 14-19-3A (Serial Numbers 4229 through 4342) and Model 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30001 through 30151)
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Tail Surface
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-23-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-23-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and Model 17-30 Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Tail Surface Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/22/1968 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19-3A | 17-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-23-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-679 AD NUMBER: 68-23-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and Model 17-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 22, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-23-08 BELLANCA: Amendment 39-679. Applies to Model 14-19-3A (Serial Numbers 4229 through 4342) and Model 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30001 through 30151) airplanes. Compliance required as indicated: To prevent vibration of the horizontal tail surfaces, and to correct inaccurate airspeed indication, accomplish the following: A) On or before November 22, 1969, unless already accomplished, modify the elevator trim tab system by the installation of redesigned elevator trim tab and actuation rod and all related changes in accordance with Part A of Bellanca Service Letter No. 46, dated October 28, 1968, or any other method approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, Federal Aviation Administration. B) Unless already accomplished, after completion of the modifications required by Paragraph A, the restricted forward center of gravity limit must be incorporated into the respective Airplane Flight Manuals by accomplishing the following: (1) To the Model 14-19-3A Airplane Flight Manual, add Revision No. 5 dated October 26, 1968. (2) To the Model 17-30 Airplane Flight Manual, add Revision No. 4 dated August 28, 1968. C) Until the elevator trim tab has been modified in accordance with Paragraph A, operation of the airplane in excess of 180 miles per hour (156 knots) is prohibited. D) Until the elevator trim tab has been modified in accordance with Paragraph A, a placard must be installed in the airplane adjacent to the airspeed indicator, in full view of the pilot with the following wording: "NEVER EXCEED SPEED 180 MPH (156 KNOTS) IAS". E) Within the next 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless already accomplished, modify or replace the static vent buttons in accordance with Part B of Bellanca Service Letter No. 46, dated October 28, 1968, or any other method approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, Federal Aviation Administration. AD 68-12-02 is hereby superseded. This amendment becomes effective November 22, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-23-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-23-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and Model 17-30 Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Tail Surface Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/22/1968 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 14-19-3A | 17-30 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: 68-23-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-679 AD NUMBER: 68-23-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-19-3A and Model 17-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 22, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-23-08 BELLANCA: Amendment 39-679. Applies to Model 14-19-3A (Serial Numbers 4229 through 4342) and Model 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30001 through 30151) airplanes. Compliance required as indicated: To prevent vibration of the horizontal tail surfaces, and to correct inaccurate airspeed indication, accomplish the following: A) On or before November 22, 1969, unless already accomplished, modify the elevator trim tab system by the installation of redesigned elevator trim tab and actuation rod and all related changes in accordance with Part A of Bellanca Service Letter No. 46, dated October 28, 1968, or any other method approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, Federal Aviation Administration. B) Unless already accomplished, after completion of the modifications required by Paragraph A, the restricted forward center of gravity limit must be incorporated into the respective Airplane Flight Manuals by accomplishing the following: (1) To the Model 14-19-3A Airplane Flight Manual, add Revision No. 5 dated October 26, 1968. (2) To the Model 17-30 Airplane Flight Manual, add Revision No. 4 dated August 28, 1968. C) Until the elevator trim tab has been modified in accordance with Paragraph A, operation of the airplane in excess of 180 miles per hour (156 knots) is prohibited. D) Until the elevator trim tab has been modified in accordance with Paragraph A, a placard must be installed in the airplane adjacent to the airspeed indicator, in full view of the pilot with the following wording: "NEVER EXCEED SPEED 180 MPH (156 KNOTS) IAS". E) Within the next 25 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless already accomplished, modify or replace the static vent buttons in accordance with Part B of Bellanca Service Letter No. 46, dated October 28, 1968, or any other method approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, Federal Aviation Administration. AD 68-12-02 is hereby superseded. This amendment becomes effective November 22, 1968. FOOTER:
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