AD 69-20-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-4 | Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C |
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-4-210 | Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C |
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-4-210C | Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C |
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-4-220C | Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C |
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-4C | Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C |
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-4S | Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C |
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-4T | Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C |
Unsafe Condition
The most forward aileron control system pulley, mounted on the lower portion of the control column, may separate from its bearing.
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Required Actions
Remove the bolt attaching the pulley to the control column. Replace the pulley assembly with AN 970-5 and AN 960-516 washers and an AN 5-27 bolt in the specified order, or equivalent approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. models M-4 (serial 3-94), M-4T (1T-3T), M-4C (1C-11C), M-4S (1S-3S), M-4-210 (1001-1045), M-4-210C (1001C-1075C, 1079C, 1080C), and M-4-220C (2001C-2029C, 2032C)
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Control System Pulley
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C Subject: Aileron Control System Pulley Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/30/1969 Make: Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Model: M-4 | M-4-210 | M-4-210C | M-4-220C | M-4C | M-4S | M-4T 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: 69-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-846 AD NUMBER: 69-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-20-02 MAULE AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-846. Applies to the following models: M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, M-4-220C. The following are affected serial numbers: M-4, Serial Nos. 3 through 94 M-4T, Serial Nos. 1T through 3T M-4C, Serial Nos. 1C through 11C M-4S, Serial Nos. 1S through 3S M-4-210, Serial Nos. 1001 through 1045 M-4-210C, Serial Nos. 1001C through 1075C, 1079C, 1080C M-4-220C, Serial Nos. 2001C through 2029C, 2032C Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent the most forward aileron control system pulley, mounted on the lower portion of the control column, from separating from its bearing, accomplish the following: Remove the bolt attaching the most forward aileron control system pulley to the control column. Replace pulley assembly with the addition of washers AN 970-5 and AN 960-516 and an AN 5-27 bolt instead of the original bolt in the following order from front to rear: 1. AN 5-27 bolt, head forward. 2. AN 970-5 washer. 3. AN 960-516 washer. 4. Original pulley. 5. Control column. 6. AN 960-516 washer. 7. AN 365-524 nut or equivalent approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. Maule Service Letter No. 19, dated September 4, 1969, covers this same subject. This amendment becomes effective September 30, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C Subject: Aileron Control System Pulley Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/30/1969 Make: Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Model: M-4 | M-4-210 | M-4-210C | M-4-220C | M-4C | M-4S | M-4T 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: 69-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-846 AD NUMBER: 69-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Maule M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-4-220C ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-20-02 MAULE AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-846. Applies to the following models: M-4, M-4T, M-4C, M-4S, M-4-210, M-4-210C, M-4-220C. The following are affected serial numbers: M-4, Serial Nos. 3 through 94 M-4T, Serial Nos. 1T through 3T M-4C, Serial Nos. 1C through 11C M-4S, Serial Nos. 1S through 3S M-4-210, Serial Nos. 1001 through 1045 M-4-210C, Serial Nos. 1001C through 1075C, 1079C, 1080C M-4-220C, Serial Nos. 2001C through 2029C, 2032C Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent the most forward aileron control system pulley, mounted on the lower portion of the control column, from separating from its bearing, accomplish the following: Remove the bolt attaching the most forward aileron control system pulley to the control column. Replace pulley assembly with the addition of washers AN 970-5 and AN 960-516 and an AN 5-27 bolt instead of the original bolt in the following order from front to rear: 1. AN 5-27 bolt, head forward. 2. AN 970-5 washer. 3. AN 960-516 washer. 4. Original pulley. 5. Control column. 6. AN 960-516 washer. 7. AN 365-524 nut or equivalent approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. Maule Service Letter No. 19, dated September 4, 1969, covers this same subject. This amendment becomes effective September 30, 1969. FOOTER:
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