AD 70-24-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-20 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-30 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-40 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-60 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-65 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-70 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sabreliner Corporation | NA-265-80 | Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Unwanted actuation of the Engine Emergency Fire Control 'T' handle to the emergency position due to insufficient interlock actuator pin design.
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Required Actions
Replace the two E858-15 interlock actuator pins with E858-21 pins in accordance with Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin Number 70-13 or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service, or 120 days, whichever occurs earlier, after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Sabreliner Corporation NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40, NA-265-60, NA-265-65, NA-265-70, NA-265-80 series airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Fire Control Handle
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Control Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/28/1970 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: 70-24-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1113 AD NUMBER: 70-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on November 28, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-24-03 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amdt. 39-1113. Applies to all NA-265 Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service, or 120 days, whichever occurs earlier, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent unwanted actuation of the Engine Emergency Fire Control "T" handle to the emergency position, modify the fire emergency engine control fire pull assembly by replacing the two E858-15 interlock actuator pins with E858-21 pins in accordance with the instructions contained in Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin Number 70-13, dated November 11, 1970, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective on November 28, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Control Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/28/1970 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: 70-24-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1113 AD NUMBER: 70-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL NA-265 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on November 28, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-24-03 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amdt. 39-1113. Applies to all NA-265 Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service, or 120 days, whichever occurs earlier, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent unwanted actuation of the Engine Emergency Fire Control "T" handle to the emergency position, modify the fire emergency engine control fire pull assembly by replacing the two E858-15 interlock actuator pins with E858-21 pins in accordance with the instructions contained in Los Angeles Division of North American Rockwell Corporation Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin Number 70-13, dated November 11, 1970, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective on November 28, 1970. FOOTER:
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