AD 76-22-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5A | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Model AA-5A and AA-5B Airplanes |
| aircraft | True Flight Holdings LLC | AA-5B | Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Model AA-5A and AA-5B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Use of certain Stewart Warner oil coolers with model number 10568B (serial 101-579) or 10578B (serial 101-634) or illegible markings may be defective.
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Required Actions
Inspect oil cooler model and serial numbers. Remove and replace coolers with specified model and serial ranges or illegible markings. Record inspection results as required.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Grumman American Model AA-5A (serial AA5A-001 through AA5A-0227) and AA-5B (serial AA5B-0111 through AA5B-0359)
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Federal Register Abstract
Oil Coolers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Model AA-5A and AA-5B Airplanes Subject: Oil Coolers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/10/1976 Make: True Flight Holdings LLC Model: AA-5A | AA-5B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-22-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2761 AD NUMBER: 76-22-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Model AA-5A and AA-5B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-09 GRUMMAN AMERICAN: Amendment 39-2761. Applies to Model AA-5A serial numbers AA5A-001 through AA5A-0227 and Model AA-5B serial numbers AA5B-0111 through AA5B-0359 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required before further flight. To prevent continued use of certain Stewart Warner oil coolers which may be defective, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the cowl assembly as necessary to gain access to the oil cooler. (b) Check the oil cooler model number and serial number. Oil cooler model and serial numbers are ink stamped on the side of the cooler with the serial number following the model number. 1. If the oil cooler is either model number 10568B with serial number 101 through 579 or model number 10578B with serial number 101 through 634, or if the model or serial number is illegible, remove and replace it with an oil cooler not of the above model and serial numbers. 2. If the oil cooler is neither model number 10568B with serial number 101 through 579 nor model number 10578B with serial number 101 through 634, make the record entry required in paragraph (c). (c) The inspection and maintenance record entry in paragraph (b)2. may be accomplished by holder of a pilot's certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any aircraft owned or operated by him. (d) Any equivalent methods of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. NOTE: A ferry flight to accomplish a needed oil cooler replacement may be issued under the provision of FAR 21.197 by FAA Flight Standards District Offices. Grumman American Service Bulletin Number 156 pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective November 10, 1976, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective earlier by airmail letters issued on October 18, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Model AA-5A and AA-5B Airplanes Subject: Oil Coolers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/10/1976 Make: True Flight Holdings LLC Model: 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: 76-22-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2761 AD NUMBER: 76-22-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Grumman American Model AA-5A and AA-5B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-09 GRUMMAN AMERICAN: Amendment 39-2761. Applies to Model AA-5A serial numbers AA5A-001 through AA5A-0227 and Model AA-5B serial numbers AA5B-0111 through AA5B-0359 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required before further flight. To prevent continued use of certain Stewart Warner oil coolers which may be defective, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the cowl assembly as necessary to gain access to the oil cooler. (b) Check the oil cooler model number and serial number. Oil cooler model and serial numbers are ink stamped on the side of the cooler with the serial number following the model number. 1. If the oil cooler is either model number 10568B with serial number 101 through 579 or model number 10578B with serial number 101 through 634, or if the model or serial number is illegible, remove and replace it with an oil cooler not of the above model and serial numbers. 2. If the oil cooler is neither model number 10568B with serial number 101 through 579 nor model number 10578B with serial number 101 through 634, make the record entry required in paragraph (c). (c) The inspection and maintenance record entry in paragraph (b)2. may be accomplished by holder of a pilot's certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any aircraft owned or operated by him. (d) Any equivalent methods of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. NOTE: A ferry flight to accomplish a needed oil cooler replacement may be issued under the provision of FAR 21.197 by FAA Flight Standards District Offices. Grumman American Service Bulletin Number 156 pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective November 10, 1976, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective earlier by airmail letters issued on October 18, 1976. FOOTER:
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