AD 79-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_79-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Make: Sabreliner Corporation Model: NA-265-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-17-01 CITATION: This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. 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. 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. FOOTER:
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