AD 80-02-08

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Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A Series Airplanes

AD Number
80-02-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Augustair, Inc. 2150 Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A Series Airplanes
aircraft Augustair, Inc. 2150A Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Jamming of the rudder cables on the rudder balance weight attach bolts.

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Required Actions

Remove the two bolts attaching the rudder balance weight to the static balance arm and reinstall these bolts head downward as shown in Figure 1 of this AD. Alternative inspections, modifications, or other actions providing an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

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Compliance Time

within the next ten (10) hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A series airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Federal Register Abstract

Rudder Balance Attach Bolts

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AD Number:
80-02-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A Series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Balance Attach Bolts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/21/1980
Make:
Augustair, Inc.
Model:
2150 | 2150A
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 80-02-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3664

AD NUMBER:   80-02-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 21, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-02-08 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morrisey): Amendment 39-3664. Applies to Varga Model 2150 and 2150A series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten (10) hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent jamming of the rudder cables on the rudder balance weight attach bolts, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove the two bolts attaching the rudder balance weight to the static balance arm and reinstall these bolts head downward, as shown in Figure 1 of this AD.



(b) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.


This amendment becomes effective January 21, 1980.

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AD Number:
80-02-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A Series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Balance Attach Bolts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/21/1980
Make:
Augustair, Inc.
Model:
2150 | 2150A
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: 80-02-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3664

AD NUMBER:   80-02-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 2150 and 2150A Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 21, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-02-08 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morrisey): Amendment 39-3664. Applies to Varga Model 2150 and 2150A series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten (10) hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent jamming of the rudder cables on the rudder balance weight attach bolts, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove the two bolts attaching the rudder balance weight to the static balance arm and reinstall these bolts head downward, as shown in Figure 1 of this AD.



(b) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.


This amendment becomes effective January 21, 1980.

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