AD 80-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N22B | Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N24A | Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the universal joint in the rudder control torque shafts.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left and right rudder control torque shaft universal joint (P/N MS20271B16) for defects in accordance with Government Factories Alert Service Bulletin ANMD 27-17 dated April 3, 1980, or an FAA-approved equivalent. Replace any defective universal joints with a new part of the same P/N before further flight, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B (Serial Nos. N22B-5 and up) and N24A (Serial Nos. N24A-42 and up), certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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