AD 75-26-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 892A-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 893A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 894A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A distorted or bent elevator bellcrank could lead to loss of pitch-up control.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, and every 100 hours thereafter, visually inspect the elevator bellcrank per Socata Service Bulletin No. 89 GR 27.07. If a bent or distorted bellcrank is found, replace it with reinforced part No. 880-27.0.371.0 before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Morane Saulnier (SOCATA) Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A airplanes, serial numbers 1873 and below
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Bellcrank
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-26-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-26-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A Airplanes Subject: Elevator Bellcrank Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1975 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 892A-150 | MS 893A | MS 894A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-26-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2460 AD NUMBER: 75-26-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-26-09 MORANE SAULNIER (SOCATA): Amendment 39-2460. Applies to MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A airplanes, serial numbers 1873 and below, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect a distorted or bent elevator bellcrank and prevent loss of pitch-up control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Ad, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the elevator bellcrank (pitch control crank lever) in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 89 GR 27.07, dated June 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a bent or distorted elevator bellcrank is found as a result of an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace the elevator bellcrank, No. 880-27.0.261.0, with a reinforced elevator bellcrank, No. 880-27.0.371.0, in accordance with the "Description" paragraph of Socata Service Bulletin No. 92 Gr:27-08, dated October 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after installation of a reinforced bellcrank, No. 880-27.0.371.0, in accordance with the Socata Service Bulletin No. 92 Gr:27-08, dated October 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-26-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-26-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A Airplanes Subject: Elevator Bellcrank Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1975 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 892A-150 | MS 893A | MS 894A 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: 75-26-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2460 AD NUMBER: 75-26-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-26-09 MORANE SAULNIER (SOCATA): Amendment 39-2460. Applies to MS892.A-150, MS893-A, and MS894-A airplanes, serial numbers 1873 and below, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect a distorted or bent elevator bellcrank and prevent loss of pitch-up control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Ad, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the elevator bellcrank (pitch control crank lever) in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 89 GR 27.07, dated June 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a bent or distorted elevator bellcrank is found as a result of an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace the elevator bellcrank, No. 880-27.0.261.0, with a reinforced elevator bellcrank, No. 880-27.0.371.0, in accordance with the "Description" paragraph of Socata Service Bulletin No. 92 Gr:27-08, dated October 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after installation of a reinforced bellcrank, No. 880-27.0.371.0, in accordance with the Socata Service Bulletin No. 92 Gr:27-08, dated October 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1975. FOOTER:
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