AD 82-08-04

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Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 Airplanes

AD Number
82-08-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Augustair, Inc. 2150A Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 Airplanes
aircraft Augustair, Inc. 2180 Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the elevator horn assembly which will result in loss of elevator control.

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Required Actions

Conduct a visual inspection using a 4X glass of the radius of the P/N VAC 6000L-65 (steel) elevator horn to elevator attach flanges, particularly in the side adjacent to the balance weights. Conduct a visual check of the radius of the P/N VAC 6000J-32 or P/N VAC 6000K-32 (aluminum) elevator horn to elevator attach flanges, particularly in the side opposite the balance weights. If any cracks are found, replace with like serviceable part or replace with P/N VAC 30400-100 elevator horn/balance arm assembly. Replace P/N VAC 6000J-32, P/N VAC 6000K-32 and P/N 6000L-65 with P/N VAC 30400-100 elevator horn/balance arm assembly by June 12, 1982.

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Compliance Time

Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD and thereafter before the first flight of each day for inspections/checks. Replace parts on or before June 12, 1982.

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Affected Aircraft

VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 airplanes, serial numbers VAC 50 thru VAC 181.

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Horn Assembly

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AD Number:
82-08-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Horn Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/15/1982
Make:
Augustair, Inc.
Model:
2150A | 2180
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: 82-08-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4362

AD NUMBER:   82-08-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 15, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-08-04 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey): Amendment 39-4362. Applies to Models 2150A and 2180 (S/Ns VAC 50 thru VAC 181) airplanes, certificated in any category.

COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the elevator horn assembly which will result in loss of elevator control, accomplish the following:

A) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD and thereafter before the first flight of each day:

1) Conduct a visual inspection using a 4X glass of the radius of the P/N VAC 6000L-65 (steel) elevator horn to elevator attach flanges, particularly in the side adjacent to the balance weights.

2) Conduct a visual check of the radius of the P/N VAC 6000J-32 or P/N VAC 6000K-32 (aluminum) elevator horn to elevator attach flanges, particularly in the side opposite the balance weights.

3) The pre-flight checks required by paragraph A)2) of this AD may be performed by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by that person that is not used in air carrier service. Record compliance with the AD by an appropriate entry in the airplane maintenance records as required by FAR 91.173.

B) If any cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace with like serviceable part and continue the inspections/checks required by this AD or replace with P/N VAC 30400-100 elevator horn/balance arm assembly in accordance with paragraph C) of this AD.

C) On or before June 12, 1982, replace P/N VAC 6000J-32, P/N VAC 6000K-32 and P/N 6000L-65 with P/N VAC 30400-100 elevator horn/balance arm assembly in accordance with Varga Aircraft Corporation Service Instruction SI 0024 dated February 22, 1982. When this is accomplished, the special inspections/checks required by this AD are no longer applicable.

D) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications required by this AD.

E) Any alternate means of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, P.O. Box 92007, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles, California 90009; telephone (213) 536-6352.

This AD supersedes Amendment 39-4213 (46 FR 46123), AD 81-17-05 and priority letter AD 81-21-07 dated October 7, 1981.

This Amendment 39-4362 becomes effective on April 15, 1982.

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AD Number:
82-08-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Horn Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/15/1982
Make:
Augustair, Inc.
Model:
2150A | 2180
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: 82-08-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4362

AD NUMBER:   82-08-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey) Models 2150A and 2180 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 15, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-08-04 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morissey): Amendment 39-4362. Applies to Models 2150A and 2180 (S/Ns VAC 50 thru VAC 181) airplanes, certificated in any category.

COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the elevator horn assembly which will result in loss of elevator control, accomplish the following:

A) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD and thereafter before the first flight of each day:

1) Conduct a visual inspection using a 4X glass of the radius of the P/N VAC 6000L-65 (steel) elevator horn to elevator attach flanges, particularly in the side adjacent to the balance weights.

2) Conduct a visual check of the radius of the P/N VAC 6000J-32 or P/N VAC 6000K-32 (aluminum) elevator horn to elevator attach flanges, particularly in the side opposite the balance weights.

3) The pre-flight checks required by paragraph A)2) of this AD may be performed by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by that person that is not used in air carrier service. Record compliance with the AD by an appropriate entry in the airplane maintenance records as required by FAR 91.173.

B) If any cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace with like serviceable part and continue the inspections/checks required by this AD or replace with P/N VAC 30400-100 elevator horn/balance arm assembly in accordance with paragraph C) of this AD.

C) On or before June 12, 1982, replace P/N VAC 6000J-32, P/N VAC 6000K-32 and P/N 6000L-65 with P/N VAC 30400-100 elevator horn/balance arm assembly in accordance with Varga Aircraft Corporation Service Instruction SI 0024 dated February 22, 1982. When this is accomplished, the special inspections/checks required by this AD are no longer applicable.

D) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections or modifications required by this AD.

E) Any alternate means of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, P.O. Box 92007, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles, California 90009; telephone (213) 536-6352.

This AD supersedes Amendment 39-4213 (46 FR 46123), AD 81-17-05 and priority letter AD 81-21-07 dated October 7, 1981.

This Amendment 39-4362 becomes effective on April 15, 1982.

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