AD 70-12-06
final rule
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 Airplanes |
| 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 Airplanes |
| 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 Airplanes |
| 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 Airplanes |
| 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 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Severe nose gear shimmy and subsequent failure of the nose gear strut.
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Required Actions
Modify the nose strut by adding a balance weight, support bracket and hardware, and replace five wheel brake system hydraulic lines in the nose wheel well per Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 70-4, dated June 10, 1970, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 through 282-97), and NA-265-60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 through 306-63)
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Gear Shimmy
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-12-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-12-06 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, an...Show more Subject: Nose Gear Shimmy Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/16/1970 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: 70-12-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1007 AD NUMBER: 70-12-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40, and NA-265- 60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 16, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-12-06 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amdt. 39-1007. Applies to Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 through 282-97), and NA-265- 60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 through 306-63) airplanes. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent severe nose gear shimmy and subsequent failure of the nose gear strut, modify the nose strut by the addition of a balance weight, support bracket and hardware, and replace five wheel brake system hydraulic lines located in the nose wheel well in accordance with the instructions contained in Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 70-4, dated June 10, 1970, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment supersedes Amendment 39-899 (34 F.R. 20418), AD 69-26-05. This amendment becomes effective June 16, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-12-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-12-06 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, an...Show more Subject: Nose Gear Shimmy Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/16/1970 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: 70-12-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1007 AD NUMBER: 70-12-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40, and NA-265- 60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 16, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-12-06 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amdt. 39-1007. Applies to Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 through 282-97), and NA-265- 60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 through 306-63) airplanes. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent severe nose gear shimmy and subsequent failure of the nose gear strut, modify the nose strut by the addition of a balance weight, support bracket and hardware, and replace five wheel brake system hydraulic lines located in the nose wheel well in accordance with the instructions contained in Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 70-4, dated June 10, 1970, or later revision approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment supersedes Amendment 39-899 (34 F.R. 20418), AD 69-26-05. This amendment becomes effective June 16, 1970. FOOTER:
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