AD 69-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-20 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-30 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-40 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-60 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-65 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-70 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-80 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear pistons due to insufficient rework or inspection of the lower inside diameter.
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Required Actions
Inspect and rework the lower inside diameter of the piston as per Service Bulletin 69-2, or replace with identified parts having 'L', 'R', or 'T' suffixes or approved pistons. Compliance required within specified timeframes based on piston part numbers and serial numbers.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 hours time in service after the effective date for Part I pistons, and within 300 hours time in service after the effective date for Part II pistons.
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Affected Aircraft
Sabreliner Corporation NA-265 series aircraft with main landing gear pistons P/N 174447, 174448, 174981, 174982, 2573965, 2573966, 1127L011-1, or 1127L011-2, excluding those with serial numbers altered per Service Bulletin 69-2.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Pistons
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft Subject: Main Landing Gear Pistons Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/09/1969 Make: Sabreliner Corporation Model: NA-265 | NA-265-20 | NA-265-30 | NA-265-40 | NA-265-60 | NA-265-65 | NA-265-70 | NA-265-80 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: 69-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-764 AD NUMBER: 69-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 9, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-10-01 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-764. Applies to NA- 265 Series aircraft equipped with main landing gear pistons P/N 174447 (LH), 174448 (RH), 174981 (LH), 174982 (RH), 2573965 (LH), 2573966 (RH), 1127L011-1 (lH), or 1127L011-2 (RH) with serial numbers which have not been altered by the addition of the letter "L", "R", or "T" in accordance with the instructions contained in Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 69-2, dated March 31, 1969, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the main landing gear pistons, accomplish the following: PART I (a) Part I of this AD applies to landing gear pistons, P/N 174981 (LH) (Serial Nos. S-132A, S-145, S-148, S-153, S-158, S-162, S-169, and S-172) and 174982 (RH) (Serial Nos. S- 144, S-149, S-154, S-157, S-159, S-161, S-164, S-165, S-166, and S-168). (b) Within 15 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (1) Rework and inspect the lower inside diameter of the piston in accordance with instructions contained in the above mentioned service bulletin No. 69-2, dated March 31, 1969, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region; or (2) Replace main landing gear pistons with parts which have been identified in accordance with Service Bulletin 69-2 with the letter "L", "R", or "T" following the serial number on the lower outboard side of the piston, or with another approved piston. PART II (a) Part II of this AD applies to all affected landing gear pistons not listed in Part I above. (b) Within the next 300 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the lower inside diameter of the piston and rework as necessary in accordance with instructions contained in the above mentioned Service Bulletin No. 69-2, dated March 31, 1969, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region; or (2) Replace each main landing gear piston with a piston which has been identified in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 69-2 with the letter "L", "R", or "T" following the serial number on the lower outboard side of the piston or with another approved piston. This amendment becomes effective May 9, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft Subject: Main Landing Gear Pistons Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/09/1969 Make: Sabreliner Corporation Model: NA-265 | NA-265-20 | NA-265-30 | NA-265-40 | NA-265-60 | NA-265-65 | NA-265-70 | NA-265-80 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: 69-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-764 AD NUMBER: 69-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 9, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-10-01 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-764. Applies to NA- 265 Series aircraft equipped with main landing gear pistons P/N 174447 (LH), 174448 (RH), 174981 (LH), 174982 (RH), 2573965 (LH), 2573966 (RH), 1127L011-1 (lH), or 1127L011-2 (RH) with serial numbers which have not been altered by the addition of the letter "L", "R", or "T" in accordance with the instructions contained in Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 69-2, dated March 31, 1969, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the main landing gear pistons, accomplish the following: PART I (a) Part I of this AD applies to landing gear pistons, P/N 174981 (LH) (Serial Nos. S-132A, S-145, S-148, S-153, S-158, S-162, S-169, and S-172) and 174982 (RH) (Serial Nos. S- 144, S-149, S-154, S-157, S-159, S-161, S-164, S-165, S-166, and S-168). (b) Within 15 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (1) Rework and inspect the lower inside diameter of the piston in accordance with instructions contained in the above mentioned service bulletin No. 69-2, dated March 31, 1969, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region; or (2) Replace main landing gear pistons with parts which have been identified in accordance with Service Bulletin 69-2 with the letter "L", "R", or "T" following the serial number on the lower outboard side of the piston, or with another approved piston. PART II (a) Part II of this AD applies to all affected landing gear pistons not listed in Part I above. (b) Within the next 300 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the lower inside diameter of the piston and rework as necessary in accordance with instructions contained in the above mentioned Service Bulletin No. 69-2, dated March 31, 1969, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region; or (2) Replace each main landing gear piston with a piston which has been identified in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 69-2 with the letter "L", "R", or "T" following the serial number on the lower outboard side of the piston or with another approved piston. This amendment becomes effective May 9, 1969. FOOTER:
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