AD 83-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o | PZL M18 | Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Model PZL M18 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Flutter and buffeting which could cause structural damage to the airplane
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Required Actions
Reinforce all counterweights (elevator and rudder) as prescribed in Mandatory Bulletin Nos. I/010/81 and U/019/81. Aircraft may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. Equivalent methods of compliance must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego "PZL Mielec" Model PZL M18 Serial Nos. 1Z003-01 through 1Z003-010, 1Z004-05 through 1Z004-010, 1Z005-01 through 1Z005-15
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Federal Register Abstract
Counterweights Reinforcement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Model PZL M18 Series Airplanes Subject: Counterweights Reinforcement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/07/1983 Make: Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o Model: PZL M18 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4601 AD NUMBER: 83-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Model PZL M18 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 7, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-02 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO, "PZL MIELEC": Amendment 39-4601. Applies to Model PZL M18 Serial Nos. 1Z003-01 through 1Z003-010, 1Z004-05 through 1Z004-010, 1Z005-01 through 1Z005-15 airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent flutter and buffeting which could cause structural damage to the airplane, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD, reinforce all counterweights (elevator and rudder) as prescribed in Mandatory Bulletin Nos. I/010/81 dated February 1981 and U/019/81 dated November 1981. b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD if used must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on April 7, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Model PZL M18 Series Airplanes Subject: Counterweights Reinforcement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/07/1983 Make: Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o Model: PZL M18 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: 83-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4601 AD NUMBER: 83-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Model PZL M18 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 7, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-02 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO, "PZL MIELEC": Amendment 39-4601. Applies to Model PZL M18 Serial Nos. 1Z003-01 through 1Z003-010, 1Z004-05 through 1Z004-010, 1Z005-01 through 1Z005-15 airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent flutter and buffeting which could cause structural damage to the airplane, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD, reinforce all counterweights (elevator and rudder) as prescribed in Mandatory Bulletin Nos. I/010/81 dated February 1981 and U/019/81 dated November 1981. b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD if used must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on April 7, 1983. FOOTER:
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