AD 80-02-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_80-02-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Make: Augustair, Inc. Model: 2150 | 2150A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-02-08 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-02-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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