AD 76-17-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-1B | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5 | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5A | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5B | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Delaminations in bonded skins
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Required Actions
Inspect and perform rework as prescribed by Grumman American Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin No. 155 or an equivalent inspection and modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 flight hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B airplanes with serial numbers: AA1, AA1A (0001 and up); AA1B (0001 thru 0641); AA5 (0001 and up); AA-5A (0001 thru 0173, 0176 thru 0196); AA-5B (0001 thru 0309, 0311 thru 0324)
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Federal Register Abstract
Delaminations in Bonded Skin
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, ...Show more Subject: Delaminations in Bonded Skin Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/30/1976 Make: True Flight Holdings LLC Model: AA-1 | AA-1A | AA-1B | AA-5 | AA-5A | AA-5B 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: 76-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2699 AD NUMBER: 76-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 30, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-17-03 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION: Amendment 39- 2699. Applies to Model Serial Number AA1, AA1A 0001 and up AA1B 0001 thru 0641 AA5 0001 and up AA-5A 0001 thru 0173, 0176 thru 0196 AA-5B 0001 thru 0309, 0311 thru 0324 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 25 flight hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect delaminations in bonded skins and prevent any possible further delaminations, accomplish the following: Inspect and perform rework as prescribed by the instructions of Grumman American Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin No. 155, dated July 30, 1976, or an equivalent inspection and modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region. This amendment becomes effective August 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, ...Show more Subject: Delaminations in Bonded Skin Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/30/1976 Make: True Flight Holdings LLC Model: AA-1 | AA-1A | AA-1B | AA-5 | AA-5A | AA-5B 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: 76-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2699 AD NUMBER: 76-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Aviation Corporation Model AA1, AA1A, AA1B, AA5, AA-5A, AA-5B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 30, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-17-03 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION CORPORATION: Amendment 39- 2699. Applies to Model Serial Number AA1, AA1A 0001 and up AA1B 0001 thru 0641 AA5 0001 and up AA-5A 0001 thru 0173, 0176 thru 0196 AA-5B 0001 thru 0309, 0311 thru 0324 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 25 flight hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect delaminations in bonded skins and prevent any possible further delaminations, accomplish the following: Inspect and perform rework as prescribed by the instructions of Grumman American Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin No. 155, dated July 30, 1976, or an equivalent inspection and modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region. This amendment becomes effective August 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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