AD 75-19-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Models 690, 690A, and 685 Airplanes

AD Number
75-19-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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