AD 76-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat Aircraft Inc | S-1S | Airworthiness Directives; Pitts Model S-1S and S-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat Aircraft Inc | S-2A | Airworthiness Directives; Pitts Model S-1S and S-2A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Partial loss of rudder control due to control cable slippage resulting from improper swaging of the Nicopress sleeves.
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Required Actions
Inspect the 3 swaged grooves of the Nicopress part number 18-3-M sleeves in the rudder control system to ensure the major axis diameter is between 0.348 and 0.353 inches. If improperly swaged sleeves are found, reswage to proper limits or replace them before further flight. Install a placard prohibiting acrobatic flight until compliance is achieved.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive or by September 13, 1976, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Pitts Model S-1S (Serial Numbers 1-0001 through 1-0043) and Model S-2A (Serial Numbers 2001 through 2122) airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pitts Model S-1S and S-2A Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1976 Make: Aviat Aircraft Inc Model: S-1S | S-2A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2692 AD NUMBER: 76-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pitts Model S-1S and S-2A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-16-08 PITTS AVIATION ENTERPRISES, INC.: Amendment 39-2692. Applies to Model S-1S, Serial Numbers 1-0001 through 1-0043, and Model S-2A, Serial Numbers 2001 through 2122, airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished: To prevent partial loss of rudder control due to control cable slippage resulting from improper swaging of the Nicopress sleeves, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive or by September 13, 1976, whichever occurs first, inspect the 3 swaged grooves of the Nicopress part number 18-3-M sleeves in the rudder control system to assure that the major axis diameter is between .348 and .353 inches. The Nicopress "go" gage for this sleeve is part number 64-CGMP and has an opening of .353 inches. The correct opening for checking these sleeves is marked "M." The Model S-2A airplane has a total of 8 sleeves to be checked and the Model S-1S has 4. If improperly swaged sleeves are found, before further flight, reswage to the proper limits or replace as required. B. Until compliance with paragraph A is accomplished, acrobatic flight (including but not limited to, maneuvers delineated in the respective FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manuals) is prohibited and prior to further flight a placard must be installed on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot which reads: "ACROBATIC FLIGHT PROHIBITED." C. Upon compliance with paragraph A, the placard required by paragraph B may be removed. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pitts Model S-1S and S-2A Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1976 Make: Aviat Aircraft Inc Model: S-1S | S-2A 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: 76-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2692 AD NUMBER: 76-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pitts Model S-1S and S-2A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-16-08 PITTS AVIATION ENTERPRISES, INC.: Amendment 39-2692. Applies to Model S-1S, Serial Numbers 1-0001 through 1-0043, and Model S-2A, Serial Numbers 2001 through 2122, airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished: To prevent partial loss of rudder control due to control cable slippage resulting from improper swaging of the Nicopress sleeves, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive or by September 13, 1976, whichever occurs first, inspect the 3 swaged grooves of the Nicopress part number 18-3-M sleeves in the rudder control system to assure that the major axis diameter is between .348 and .353 inches. The Nicopress "go" gage for this sleeve is part number 64-CGMP and has an opening of .353 inches. The correct opening for checking these sleeves is marked "M." The Model S-2A airplane has a total of 8 sleeves to be checked and the Model S-1S has 4. If improperly swaged sleeves are found, before further flight, reswage to the proper limits or replace as required. B. Until compliance with paragraph A is accomplished, acrobatic flight (including but not limited to, maneuvers delineated in the respective FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manuals) is prohibited and prior to further flight a placard must be installed on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot which reads: "ACROBATIC FLIGHT PROHIBITED." C. Upon compliance with paragraph A, the placard required by paragraph B may be removed. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1976. FOOTER:
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