AD 80-22-54

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL Models NA-265-60 and NA-265-80 Airplanes

AD Number
80-22-54
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sabreliner Corporation NA-265-60 Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL Models NA-265-60 and NA-265-80 Airplanes
aircraft Sabreliner Corporation NA-265-80 Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL Models NA-265-60 and NA-265-80 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the lateral control system due to potential nicks, burrs, or other damage to aileron cables and sectors at wing station 160.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect aileron cables and sectors at wing station 160 in both wings for nicks, burrs, or damage. Replace damaged cables and repair or replace damaged sectors per FAR Part 43 or FAA approval. Allow ferrying under FAR 21.199 to a maintenance base.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rockwell Models NA-265-60 modified with Raisbeck STC SA687NW and NA-265-80 modified with STC SA847NW

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Federal Register Abstract

Aileron Control System

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AD Number:
80-22-54
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL Models NA-265-60 and NA-265-80 Airplanes
Subject:
Aileron Control System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/24/1980
Make:
Sabreliner Corporation
Model:
NA-265-60 | NA-265-80
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 80-22-54
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3990

AD NUMBER:   80-22-54

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL Models NA-265-60 and NA-265-80 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 24, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   80-22-54 ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-3990. Applies to Rockwell NA-265-60 airplanes modified in accordance with Raisbeck Group STC SA687NW and Rockwell NA-265-80 airplanes modified in accordance with Raisbeck STC SA847NW. To prevent failure of the lateral control system, accomplish the following:

A. Before further flight visually inspect for nicks, burrs or other damage, the aileron cables, and the sector to which the cables attach, in the area of the sector, at approximately wing station 160. Inspect these parts in both wings.

B. Cables found damaged are to be replaced. Sectors found damaged are to be replaced or repaired, as necessary, in accordance with FAR Part 43, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region.

C. Airplanes may be ferried in accordance with FAR 21.199 to a Maintenance Base, for the purpose of complying with this AD.

D. This Airworthiness Directive is not applicable to airplanes inspected in accordance with the above if the inspections were accomplished after October 20, 1980.

This amendment becomes effective December 24, 1980, and was effective earlier to those recipients of telegraphic AD T80-22-54 dated October 24, 1980.

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AD Number:
80-22-54
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL Models NA-265-60 and NA-265-80 Airplanes
Subject:
Aileron Control System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/24/1980
Make:
Sabreliner Corporation
Model:
NA-265-60 | NA-265-80
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: 80-22-54
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3990

AD NUMBER:   80-22-54

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; ROCKWELL Models NA-265-60 and NA-265-80 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 24, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   80-22-54 ROCKWELL: Amendment 39-3990. Applies to Rockwell NA-265-60 airplanes modified in accordance with Raisbeck Group STC SA687NW and Rockwell NA-265-80 airplanes modified in accordance with Raisbeck STC SA847NW. To prevent failure of the lateral control system, accomplish the following:

A. Before further flight visually inspect for nicks, burrs or other damage, the aileron cables, and the sector to which the cables attach, in the area of the sector, at approximately wing station 160. Inspect these parts in both wings.

B. Cables found damaged are to be replaced. Sectors found damaged are to be replaced or repaired, as necessary, in accordance with FAR Part 43, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region.

C. Airplanes may be ferried in accordance with FAR 21.199 to a Maintenance Base, for the purpose of complying with this AD.

D. This Airworthiness Directive is not applicable to airplanes inspected in accordance with the above if the inspections were accomplished after October 20, 1980.

This amendment becomes effective December 24, 1980, and was effective earlier to those recipients of telegraphic AD T80-22-54 dated October 24, 1980.

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