AD 70-02-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-40 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN Models NA-265-40 and -60 |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-60 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN Models NA-265-40 and -60 |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine thrust reverser mechanism could result in uncommanded thrust reversal during flight, leading to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Perform the 'Engine-Thrust Reverser Rigging Inspection' as described in North American Alert Wire dated December 19, 1969, or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
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Compliance Time
Within ten (10) hours time in service or not later than December 29, 1969, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished since December 19, 1969.
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Affected Aircraft
Sabreliner Corporation Models NA-265-40 and -60 with thrust reversers installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Thrust Reverser
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-02-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-02-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN Models NA-265-40 and -60 Subject: Engine Thrust Reverser Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1969 Make: Sabreliner Corporation Model: NA-265-40 | NA-265-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-02-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-927 AD NUMBER: 70-02-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN Models NA-265-40 and -60 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-02-09 NORTH AMERICAN: Amdt. 39-927. Applicable to operators of North American Sabreliner Models NA-265-40 and -60 with thrust reversers installed. With ten (10) hours time in service or not later than December 29, 1969, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished since December 19, 1969, perform the "Engine-Thrust Reverser Rigging Inspection" described in North American Alert Wire dated December 19, 1969, or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated December 24, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-02-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-02-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN Models NA-265-40 and -60 Subject: Engine Thrust Reverser Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1969 Make: Sabreliner Corporation Model: 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: 70-02-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-927 AD NUMBER: 70-02-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN Models NA-265-40 and -60 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-02-09 NORTH AMERICAN: Amdt. 39-927. Applicable to operators of North American Sabreliner Models NA-265-40 and -60 with thrust reversers installed. With ten (10) hours time in service or not later than December 29, 1969, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished since December 19, 1969, perform the "Engine-Thrust Reverser Rigging Inspection" described in North American Alert Wire dated December 19, 1969, or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated December 24, 1969. FOOTER:
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