AD 71-03-03
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the outboard flap track attachment lug due to cracking in the wing rear spar.
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Required Actions
Inspect the outboard flap track attachment lug for cracking per Service Bulletin 70-11 steps 1-3. Rework lug radii per steps 4-5 if no cracks. If cracked, rework the spar lug area per steps 6-13 before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 30 days 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 thru 282-97), and NA-265-60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 thru 306-63)
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Track Attachment Lug
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-03-03 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: Flap Track Attachment Lug Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/06/1971 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| NA-265-20 | NA-265-30 | NA-265-40 | NA-265-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1152 AD NUMBER: 71-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40, and NA- 265-60 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 6, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-03-03 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-1152. Applies to Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 thru 282-97), and NA- 265-60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 thru 306-63). Compliance required within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the outboard flap track attachment lug, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the outboard flap track attachment lug of the wing rear spar, P/N's 265- 130004-1, -2, -21, -22, -31, and -32 for evidence of cracking in accordance with steps 1, 2, and 3 contained in North American Rockwell Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 70-11, revised January 26, 1971, or later FAA approved revision. (b) If the spar lug is not cracked, prior to reassembly, rework the lug radii in accordance with steps 4 and 5 of Service Bulletin 70-11 referenced in (a) above. (c) If the spar lug area is cracked, before further flight rework the spar lug area in accordance with steps 6 through 13 of Service Bulletin No. 70-11 referenced in (a) above. This amendment becomes effective February 6, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-03-03 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: Flap Track Attachment Lug Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/06/1971 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: 71-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1152 AD NUMBER: 71-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40, and NA- 265-60 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 6, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-03-03 NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-1152. Applies to Models NA-265, NA-265-20, NA-265-30, NA-265-40 (Serial Nos. 282-1 thru 282-97), and NA- 265-60 (Serial Nos. 306-1 thru 306-63). Compliance required within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the outboard flap track attachment lug, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the outboard flap track attachment lug of the wing rear spar, P/N's 265- 130004-1, -2, -21, -22, -31, and -32 for evidence of cracking in accordance with steps 1, 2, and 3 contained in North American Rockwell Sabreliner Field Service Bulletin No. 70-11, revised January 26, 1971, or later FAA approved revision. (b) If the spar lug is not cracked, prior to reassembly, rework the lug radii in accordance with steps 4 and 5 of Service Bulletin 70-11 referenced in (a) above. (c) If the spar lug area is cracked, before further flight rework the spar lug area in accordance with steps 6 through 13 of Service Bulletin No. 70-11 referenced in (a) above. This amendment becomes effective February 6, 1971. FOOTER:
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