AD 79-03-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale | GA-7 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Partial loss of rudder control due to excessive freeplay in the rudder assembly exceeding maximum allowed limits (.040 inches or 1 degree).
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the rudder assembly per GAC Service Bulletin ME-16. If freeplay exceeds .040 inches (1 degree), modify before further flight; if between .040 and .080 inches (1-2 degrees), fly to base for repairs under FAR 21.197. If within limits, complete modification within 100 hours time in service.
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Compliance Time
within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) Model GA-7 serial numbers GA7-0002 through GA7-0038, GA7-0040, and GA7-0042 through GA7-0087
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-03-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-03-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation...Show more Subject: Rudder Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/15/1979 Make: SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale Model: GA-7 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-03-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3408 AD NUMBER: 79-03-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 15, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-03-06 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation): Amendment 39-3408. Applies to GAC Model GA-7 serial numbers GA7-0002 through GA7-0038, GA7-0040, and GA7-0042 through GA7-0087, airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent partial loss of rudder control, accomplish the following within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD: 1. Inspect and modify the rudder assembly as appropriate in accordance with GAC Service Bulletin ME-16 dated January 31, 1979, or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (a) If freeplay exceeds the maximum allowed in Service Bulletin ME-16 (.040 inches or 1 degree), modify the rudder assembly in accordance with this bulletin before further flight; however, if the freeplay does not exceed .080 inches or 2 degrees, the aircraft may be flown to a base for repairs in accordance with FAR 21.197. (b) If the freeplay is .040 inches (1 degree) or less, modify the rudder system in accordance with Service Bulletin ME-16 within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. 2. An equivalent method of compliance may be used if approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. This amendment is effective February 15, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-03-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-03-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation...Show more Subject: Rudder Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/15/1979 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: 79-03-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3408 AD NUMBER: 79-03-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American Corporation (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation) Model GA-7 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 15, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-03-06 GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (GAC) (Formerly Grumman American Aviation Corporation): Amendment 39-3408. Applies to GAC Model GA-7 serial numbers GA7-0002 through GA7-0038, GA7-0040, and GA7-0042 through GA7-0087, airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent partial loss of rudder control, accomplish the following within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD: 1. Inspect and modify the rudder assembly as appropriate in accordance with GAC Service Bulletin ME-16 dated January 31, 1979, or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. (a) If freeplay exceeds the maximum allowed in Service Bulletin ME-16 (.040 inches or 1 degree), modify the rudder assembly in accordance with this bulletin before further flight; however, if the freeplay does not exceed .080 inches or 2 degrees, the aircraft may be flown to a base for repairs in accordance with FAR 21.197. (b) If the freeplay is .040 inches (1 degree) or less, modify the rudder system in accordance with Service Bulletin ME-16 within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. 2. An equivalent method of compliance may be used if approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. This amendment is effective February 15, 1979. FOOTER:
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