AD 70-17-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | M10 | Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY Model M-10 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper screws attaching the left and right rudder pedal shaft assemblies to the nose wheel steering tie rods could lead to failure of the rudder or nose wheel steering systems.
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Required Actions
Remove seats and floorboard, inspect screws for NAS 221-16 screws, AN 363-1032 nuts, and AN 960-10 washers. Replace with correct hardware if improper screws are found, then recheck rudder and nose wheel rigging per the M-10 Service and Maintenance Manual.
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Compliance Time
before further flight after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M-10 Airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder bellcrank tie rod service
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY Model M-10 Airplanes Subject: Rudder bellcrank tie rod service Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Univair Aircraft Corporation Model: M10 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1072 AD NUMBER: 70-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY Model M-10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-17-02 MOONEY: Amdt. 39-1069 as amended by Amendment 39-1072. Applies to Mooney Model M-10 Airplanes. Compliance required before further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect the use of improper screws attaching the left and right rudder pedal shaft assemblies (P/N 720098-1 and 720098-501, respectively) to the nose wheel steering tie rods (P/N 720084 and 720088, respectively), accomplish the following inspection and rework as required or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas: a. Remove seats and floorboard. b. Remove screws from left and right rudder pedal shaft assemblies attaching the nose wheel steering tie rods. The screws, nuts and washers should consist of: (1) NAS 221-16 screws (2) AN 363-1032 nuts (3) AN 960-10 washers c. Reinstall the correct hardware specified in b(1), (2) and (3) above. (NOTE: The M-10 Parts Catalog refers to AN 509-10R20 screws, left rudder pedal shaft assembly, P/N 720061, and right rudder pedal shaft assembly, P/N 620062, which are incorrect references.) d. Check the rudder and nose wheel rigging in accordance with the M-10 Service and Maintenance Manual number 10-S.M.-70 dated February, 1970, prior to the reinstallation of the floorboard and seats. Amendment 39-1069 effective on publication in the Federal Register. This amendment 39-1072 becomes effective August 31, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY Model M-10 Airplanes Subject: Rudder bellcrank tie rod service Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Univair Aircraft Corporation Model: M10 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: 70-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1072 AD NUMBER: 70-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY Model M-10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-17-02 MOONEY: Amdt. 39-1069 as amended by Amendment 39-1072. Applies to Mooney Model M-10 Airplanes. Compliance required before further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect the use of improper screws attaching the left and right rudder pedal shaft assemblies (P/N 720098-1 and 720098-501, respectively) to the nose wheel steering tie rods (P/N 720084 and 720088, respectively), accomplish the following inspection and rework as required or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas: a. Remove seats and floorboard. b. Remove screws from left and right rudder pedal shaft assemblies attaching the nose wheel steering tie rods. The screws, nuts and washers should consist of: (1) NAS 221-16 screws (2) AN 363-1032 nuts (3) AN 960-10 washers c. Reinstall the correct hardware specified in b(1), (2) and (3) above. (NOTE: The M-10 Parts Catalog refers to AN 509-10R20 screws, left rudder pedal shaft assembly, P/N 720061, and right rudder pedal shaft assembly, P/N 620062, which are incorrect references.) d. Check the rudder and nose wheel rigging in accordance with the M-10 Service and Maintenance Manual number 10-S.M.-70 dated February, 1970, prior to the reinstallation of the floorboard and seats. Amendment 39-1069 effective on publication in the Federal Register. This amendment 39-1072 becomes effective August 31, 1970. FOOTER:
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