AD 80-07-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 23 | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24 | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24A | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24B | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24B-A | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24C | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24D | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24D-A | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24E | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24F | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 24F-A | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 25 | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 25A | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 25B | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 25C | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 25D | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 25F | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 28 | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 29 | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 35 | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 35A (C-21A) | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 36 | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
| aircraft | Learjet Inc. | 36A | Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models |
Unsafe Condition
The cabin main entrance upper door may fail to open during an emergency due to insufficient safety wiring and inadequate pivot bolt installation.
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Required Actions
Within 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date, modify the cabin main entrance upper door by drilling access holes, installing new mechanism pivot bolts drilled for safety wire, drilling safety wire holes in surrounding structure as applicable, and safety wiring the bolts per Gates Learjet Corporation AMK79-9. A special flight permit under FAR 21.197 is allowed to relocate the airplane for modification. Equivalent compliance must be approved by the FAA Wichita office.
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Compliance Time
within the next 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive
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Affected Aircraft
Learjet Inc. Models 23 (23-003 through 23-099), 24 Series (24-100 through 24-357), 25 Series (25-003 through 25-291), 28 (28-001 through 28-005), 29 (29-001 and 29-002), 35 Series (35-001 through 35-274 and 35-278), and 36 Series (36-001 through 36-044)
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Federal Register Abstract
Cabin Main Entrance Upper Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-07-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-07-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models Subject: Cabin Main Entrance Upper Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1980 Make: Learjet Inc. Model: 23 | 24 | 24A | 24B | 24B-A | 24C | 24D | 24D-A | 24E | 24F | 24F-A | 25 | 25A | 25B | 25C | 25D | 2...Show more 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: 80-07-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3724 AD NUMBER: 80-07-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-07-09 LEARJET: Amendment 39-3724. Applies to the following models or series and serial number airplanes certificated in all categories: NOTE: A "series" includes all models in a number series, i.e., 25 series includes Models 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, etc. MODEL OR SERIES SERIAL NUMBERS 23 (Model) 23-003 through 23-099 24 (Series) 24-100 through 24-357 25 (Series) 25-003 through 25-291 28 (Model) 28-001 through 28-005 29 (Model) 29-001 and 29-002 35 (Series) 35-001 through 35-274 and 35-278 36 (Series) 36-001 through 36-044 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To assure that the cabin main entrance upper door will open, in the event of an emergency, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), modify the cabin main entrance upper door by, (1) Drilling access holes, installing new mechanism pivot bolts drilled for safety wire and drilling safety wire holes in surrounding structure, as applicable, and (2) safety wiring the bolts, all in accordance with instructions in Gates Learjet Corporation Airplane Modification Kit Number AMK79-9. B) Issuance of a special flight permit in accordance with FAR 21.197 is permitted for the purpose of moving affected airplanes to a location where the modification required by this AD can be accomplished. C) Any equivalent means of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Wichita Engineering and Manufacturing District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 942-4219. This amendment becomes effective May 1, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-07-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-07-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models Subject: Cabin Main Entrance Upper Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1980 Make: Learjet Inc. Model: 23 | 24 | 24A | 24B | 24B-A | 24C | 24D | 24D-A | 24E | 24F | 24F-A | 25 | 25A | 25B | 25C | 25D | 2...Show more 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: 80-07-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3724 AD NUMBER: 80-07-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives: GATES LEARJET Specified Models ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-07-09 LEARJET: Amendment 39-3724. Applies to the following models or series and serial number airplanes certificated in all categories: NOTE: A "series" includes all models in a number series, i.e., 25 series includes Models 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, etc. MODEL OR SERIES SERIAL NUMBERS 23 (Model) 23-003 through 23-099 24 (Series) 24-100 through 24-357 25 (Series) 25-003 through 25-291 28 (Model) 28-001 through 28-005 29 (Model) 29-001 and 29-002 35 (Series) 35-001 through 35-274 and 35-278 36 (Series) 36-001 through 36-044 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To assure that the cabin main entrance upper door will open, in the event of an emergency, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), modify the cabin main entrance upper door by, (1) Drilling access holes, installing new mechanism pivot bolts drilled for safety wire and drilling safety wire holes in surrounding structure, as applicable, and (2) safety wiring the bolts, all in accordance with instructions in Gates Learjet Corporation Airplane Modification Kit Number AMK79-9. B) Issuance of a special flight permit in accordance with FAR 21.197 is permitted for the purpose of moving affected airplanes to a location where the modification required by this AD can be accomplished. C) Any equivalent means of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Wichita Engineering and Manufacturing District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 942-4219. This amendment becomes effective May 1, 1980. FOOTER:
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