AD 75-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 685 | Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 690 | Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | 690A | Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in flap bracket P/N 510003-92 could result in flap failure.
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Required Actions
Install a limitation placard per Rockwell SB No. 156 and inspect flap bracket P/N 510003-92 for cracks. If cracks are found, modify the bracket per SB No. 157 and install before further flight. If no cracks, continue operation under paragraph A limitations and reinspect every 25 hours within 100 hours, then modify.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Rockwell Models 690 (S/N 11000 and subsequent), 690A (S/N 11100 and subsequent), and 685 (S/N 12000 and subsequent)
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Speed
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes Subject: Flap Speed Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/08/1975 Make: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC Model: 685 | 690 | 690A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-19-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2356 AD NUMBER: 75-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 8, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-19-01 ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-2356. Applies to Models 690, S/N 11000 and subsequent, 690A, S/N 11100 and subsequent, and 685, S/N 12000 and subsequent. Compliance required as indicated: A. Immediately upon receipt of this AD, limit flap speed and deflection as follows: FLAP SPEED FLAP DEFLECTION MODELS 104 Kts. 40 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 115 Kts. 35 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 128 Kts. 30 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 140 Kts. 27 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 156 Kts. 20 Degrees 690 156 Kts. 20 Degrees 685 180 Kts. 20 Degrees 690A B. Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. 1. Install a limitation placard, covering paragraph A, in accordance with Rockwell International Service Bulletin No. 156 dated June 27, 1975, Revision 1 dated July 3, 1975, or later approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas. 2. Inspect flap bracket P/N 510003-92 for cracks. a. If cracks are found, modify the flap bracket in accordance with Rockwell International Service Bulletin No. 157 dated July 16, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas, and install prior to further flight. A special flight permit pursuant to FAR 21.197 may be issued to allow ferrying of the aircraft to a facility where the required maintenance can be performed. Flaps should not be operated during ferry flight. Following modification, the placard required by paragraph B may then be removed and the limitations specified in paragraph A may be disregarded. b. If no cracks are found, continue to operate the aircraft in accordance with the limitations specified in paragraph A. Reinspect at intervals of 25 hours thereafter, and within the next 100 hours' time in service, accomplish the modification specified in paragraph B(2)(a). Upon installation of this modification, the placard required by paragraph B may be removed and the limitation specified in paragraph A may be disregarded. Amendment 39-2356 supersedes AD 75-15-01. This amendment becomes effective on receipt of an individual copy or on September 8, 1975, whichever occurs first. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes Subject: Flap Speed Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/08/1975 Make: Twin Commander Aircraft LLC Model: 685 | 690 | 690A 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: 75-19-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2356 AD NUMBER: 75-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 8, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-19-01 ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-2356. Applies to Models 690, S/N 11000 and subsequent, 690A, S/N 11100 and subsequent, and 685, S/N 12000 and subsequent. Compliance required as indicated: A. Immediately upon receipt of this AD, limit flap speed and deflection as follows: FLAP SPEED FLAP DEFLECTION MODELS 104 Kts. 40 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 115 Kts. 35 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 128 Kts. 30 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 140 Kts. 27 Degrees 690, 690A, 685 156 Kts. 20 Degrees 690 156 Kts. 20 Degrees 685 180 Kts. 20 Degrees 690A B. Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. 1. Install a limitation placard, covering paragraph A, in accordance with Rockwell International Service Bulletin No. 156 dated June 27, 1975, Revision 1 dated July 3, 1975, or later approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas. 2. Inspect flap bracket P/N 510003-92 for cracks. a. If cracks are found, modify the flap bracket in accordance with Rockwell International Service Bulletin No. 157 dated July 16, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas, and install prior to further flight. A special flight permit pursuant to FAR 21.197 may be issued to allow ferrying of the aircraft to a facility where the required maintenance can be performed. Flaps should not be operated during ferry flight. Following modification, the placard required by paragraph B may then be removed and the limitations specified in paragraph A may be disregarded. b. If no cracks are found, continue to operate the aircraft in accordance with the limitations specified in paragraph A. Reinspect at intervals of 25 hours thereafter, and within the next 100 hours' time in service, accomplish the modification specified in paragraph B(2)(a). Upon installation of this modification, the placard required by paragraph B may be removed and the limitation specified in paragraph A may be disregarded. Amendment 39-2356 supersedes AD 75-15-01. This amendment becomes effective on receipt of an individual copy or on September 8, 1975, whichever occurs first. FOOTER:
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