AD 83-09-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N24A | Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Model N24A Nomad Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to reduce weight as specified may result in not achieving one engine inoperative climb performance as required by the Aircraft Flight Manual.
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Required Actions
Fabricate and install a placard on the instrument panel stating 'REDUCE WEIGHT OBTAINED FROM WEIGHT/ALTITUDE/TEMPERATURE CHARTS BY 200 LBS' and operate accordingly. The placard may be installed by the pilot but requires a maintenance record entry under FAR 91.173. It can be removed once DOA AFM General Amendment G8 is incorporated.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50-hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Model N24A Nomad airplanes (all serial numbers)
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Federal Register Abstract
Placard on Instrument Panel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Model N24A Nomad Airplanes Subject: Placard on Instrument Panel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/16/1983 Make: Nomad TC Pty Ltd Model: N24A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4644 AD NUMBER: 83-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Model N24A Nomad Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 16, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-09-01 GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF): Amendment 39-4644. Applies to Model N24A Nomad airplanes (all serial numbers) certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50-hours time-in-service, unless already accomplished. To ensure Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) one engine inoperative climb performance is achieved, accomplish the following: (a) Fabricate and install a placard on the instrument panel in plain view which reads as follows: "REDUCE WEIGHT OBTAINED FROM WEIGHT/ALTITUDE/TEMPERATURE CHARTS BY 200 LBS and operate the airplane in accordance with this placard. (b) The placard required by paragraph (a) may be installed by the pilot. NOTE: A maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173 is required when complying with this AD. (c) The placard required by paragraph (a) may be removed when DOA AFM General Amendment G8 dated March 17, 1983, has been incorporated in the AFM. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Honolulu Aircraft Certification Field Office, Room 7108, Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850. This amendment becomes effective on May 16, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Model N24A Nomad Airplanes Subject: Placard on Instrument Panel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/16/1983 Make: Nomad TC Pty Ltd Model: N24A 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: 83-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4644 AD NUMBER: 83-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Model N24A Nomad Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 16, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-09-01 GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF): Amendment 39-4644. Applies to Model N24A Nomad airplanes (all serial numbers) certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50-hours time-in-service, unless already accomplished. To ensure Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) one engine inoperative climb performance is achieved, accomplish the following: (a) Fabricate and install a placard on the instrument panel in plain view which reads as follows: "REDUCE WEIGHT OBTAINED FROM WEIGHT/ALTITUDE/TEMPERATURE CHARTS BY 200 LBS and operate the airplane in accordance with this placard. (b) The placard required by paragraph (a) may be installed by the pilot. NOTE: A maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173 is required when complying with this AD. (c) The placard required by paragraph (a) may be removed when DOA AFM General Amendment G8 dated March 17, 1983, has been incorporated in the AFM. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Honolulu Aircraft Certification Field Office, Room 7108, Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850. This amendment becomes effective on May 16, 1983. FOOTER:
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