AD 79-17-01

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Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Model NA-265-60 Airplanes

AD Number
79-17-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sabreliner Corporation NA-265-60 Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Model NA-265-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Flutter caused by the accumulation of undrained water in the elevators.

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Required Actions

Modify the elevators to provide water drainage provisions per Raisbeck Service Bulletin No. 8 or later FAA approved revisions. Determine the static balance of the elevators using the same service bulletin and rebalance them if required. Equivalent modifications may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Northwest Region.

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Compliance Time

within 30 days or 30 flight hours, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

Rockwell International Model NA-265-60 airplanes modified by Raisbeck Group Supplemental Type Certificate SA687NW

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevators

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AD Number:
79-17-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Model NA-265-60 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevators
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/15/1979
Make:
Sabreliner Corporation
Model:
NA-265-60
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 79-17-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3525

AD NUMBER:   79-17-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Model NA-265-60 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 15, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   79-17-01 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL: Amendment 39-3525. Applies to Rockwell NA-265-60 airplanes which have been modified by Raisbeck Group Supplemental Type Certificate SA687NW. To prevent flutter caused by the accumulation of undrained water in the elevators, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished, within 30 days or 30 flight hours, whichever occurs first:

A. Modify the elevators to provide water drainage provisions in accordance with Raisbeck Service Bulletin No. 8, dated July 13, 1979, or later FAA approved revisions.

B. Using the procedure specified in Raisbeck Service Bulletin No. 8, dated July 13, 1979, or later FAA approved revisions, determine the static balance of the elevators and if required, rebalance them in accordance with instructions in that service bulletin.

C. Equivalent modifications may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Northwest Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to The Raisbeck Group, 7777 Perimeter Road South, Boeing Field International, Seattle, Washington 98108. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.

This amendment becomes effective August 15, 1979.

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AD Number:
79-17-01
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Model NA-265-60 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevators
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/15/1979
Make:
Sabreliner Corporation
Model:
NA-265-60
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large 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: 79-17-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3525

AD NUMBER:   79-17-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Model NA-265-60 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 15, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   79-17-01 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL: Amendment 39-3525. Applies to Rockwell NA-265-60 airplanes which have been modified by Raisbeck Group Supplemental Type Certificate SA687NW. To prevent flutter caused by the accumulation of undrained water in the elevators, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished, within 30 days or 30 flight hours, whichever occurs first:

A. Modify the elevators to provide water drainage provisions in accordance with Raisbeck Service Bulletin No. 8, dated July 13, 1979, or later FAA approved revisions.

B. Using the procedure specified in Raisbeck Service Bulletin No. 8, dated July 13, 1979, or later FAA approved revisions, determine the static balance of the elevators and if required, rebalance them in accordance with instructions in that service bulletin.

C. Equivalent modifications may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Northwest Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to The Raisbeck Group, 7777 Perimeter Road South, Boeing Field International, Seattle, Washington 98108. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.

This amendment becomes effective August 15, 1979.

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