AD 73-14-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | G-1159 | Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION Model G-1159 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Degradation of aircraft control due to inability of the pilot to reach the autopilot disconnect button in the event of a malfunction.
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Required Actions
Relocate the autopilot disconnect button P/N W103MB3W in accordance with Grumman Aircraft Service Change No. 80 or an equivalent position approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Grumman Model G-1159 airplanes S/N 1 through 107 and 775, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Autopilot Disconnect Button
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-14-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-14-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION Model G-1159 Airplanes Subject: Autopilot Disconnect Button Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/12/1973 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model: G-1159 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-14-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1681 AD NUMBER: 73-14-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION Model G-1159 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 12, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-14-05 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION: Amendment 39-1681. Applies to Grumman Model G-1159 airplanes S/N 1 through 107 and 775, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of the AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent degradation of aircraft control due to inability of the pilot to reach the autopilot disconnect button in the event of a malfunction, relocate the autopilot disconnect button P/N W103MB3W, in accordance with Grumman Aircraft Service Change No. 80 or in an equivalent position approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective July 12, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-14-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-14-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION Model G-1159 Airplanes Subject: Autopilot Disconnect Button Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/12/1973 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model: G-1159 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: 73-14-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1681 AD NUMBER: 73-14-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION Model G-1159 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 12, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-14-05 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION: Amendment 39-1681. Applies to Grumman Model G-1159 airplanes S/N 1 through 107 and 775, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of the AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent degradation of aircraft control due to inability of the pilot to reach the autopilot disconnect button in the event of a malfunction, relocate the autopilot disconnect button P/N W103MB3W, in accordance with Grumman Aircraft Service Change No. 80 or in an equivalent position approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective July 12, 1973. FOOTER:
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