AD 78-22-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale | GA-7 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model GA-7 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the elevator trim control master chain and loss of elevator trim control
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the elevator trim control system in accordance with GAC Service Bulletin ME-6 dated October 18, 1978, or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, or in an equivalent manner approved by the same authority.
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Compliance Time
within 5 flight hours of the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model GA-7 serial numbers GA7-0002 through GA7-0036, GA7-0038 through GA7-0043, GA7-0045, GA7-0046, and GA7-0049
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model GA-7 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/02/1978 Make: SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale Model: GA-7 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-22-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3331 AD NUMBER: 78-22-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model GA-7 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 2, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-06 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (GAC): Amendment 39- 3331. Applies to GAC Model GA-7 serial numbers GA7-0002 through GA7-0036, GA7-0038 through GA7-0043, GA7-0045, GA7-0046, and GA7-0049, airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the elevator trim control master chain and loss of elevator trim control, accomplish the following within 5 flight hours of the effective date of this AD: Inspect and modify the elevator trim control system in accordance with GAC Service Bulletin ME-6 dated October 18, 1978, or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. The inspection and/or alteration required by this AD constitute maintenance and may be performed by persons authorized to perform such maintenance under FAR 43. This amendment becomes effective November 2, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model GA-7 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/02/1978 Make: SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale Model: GA-7 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: 78-22-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3331 AD NUMBER: 78-22-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model GA-7 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 2, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-06 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (GAC): Amendment 39- 3331. Applies to GAC Model GA-7 serial numbers GA7-0002 through GA7-0036, GA7-0038 through GA7-0043, GA7-0045, GA7-0046, and GA7-0049, airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the elevator trim control master chain and loss of elevator trim control, accomplish the following within 5 flight hours of the effective date of this AD: Inspect and modify the elevator trim control system in accordance with GAC Service Bulletin ME-6 dated October 18, 1978, or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. The inspection and/or alteration required by this AD constitute maintenance and may be performed by persons authorized to perform such maintenance under FAR 43. This amendment becomes effective November 2, 1978. FOOTER:
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