AD 86-05-05 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane

AD Number
86-05-05 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Learjet Inc. 23 Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24 Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24A Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24B Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24B-A Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24C Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24D Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24D-A Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24E Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24F Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 24F-A Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 25 Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 25A Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 25B Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 25C Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 25D Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 25F Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 28 Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 29 Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 35 Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 35A (C-21A) Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 36 Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane
aircraft Learjet Inc. 36A Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane

Unsafe Condition

The potential for a fire and explosion within the battery caused by leaking fuel entering the battery vent.

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Required Actions

Relocate the battery inlet vent in accordance with specified Gates Learjet Corporation Service Bulletins. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate to a base for compliance. Alternate means or compliance time adjustments may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

within the next 200 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Gates Learjet Models 23 series (003-099), 24/24A/24B/24B-A/24C/24D/24D-A/24E/24F/24F-A (100-357), 25/25A/25B/25C/25D/25F (003-061; 066-373), 28 (001-005), 29 (001-004), 35/35A (001-570; 589-600), 36/36A (001-053; 055) with a 'flow through' battery vent system having inlet on the bottom of the airplane.

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Federal Register Abstract

Battery Vent System

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Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E,...Show more
Subject:
Battery Vent System
Status:
Current
Citation:
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Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/19/1988
Make:
Learjet Inc.
Model:
23 | 24 | 24A | 24B | 24B-A | 24C | 24D | 24D-A | 24E | 24F | 24F-A | 25 | 25A | 25B | 25C | 25D | 2...Show more
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Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/Large Airplane
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Affected By:
Superseded By:
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CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-05-05 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5792

AD NUMBER:   86-05-05 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 19, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-05-05 R1 GATES LEARJET CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5248 as amended by Amendment 39-5792. Applies to the following Gates Learjet models and serial numbers, equipped with a "flow through" battery vent system with the inlet located on the bottom (belly) of the airplane:

MODEL	SERIAL NUMBERS
23 series	003 thru 099
24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A,	100 thru 357
24C, 24D, 24D-A,	
24E, 24F, 24F-A	
25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F	003 thru 061; 066 thru 373
28	001 thru 005
29	001 thru 004
35,35A	001 thru 570; 589 thru 600
36, 36A	001 thru 053; 055

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To eliminate the potential for a fire and explosion within the battery, caused by leaking fuel entering the battery vent, accomplish the following within the next 200 flight hours:

A. Relocate the battery inlet vent in accordance with instructions contained in Gates Learjet Corporation Service Bulletin (SB) 23/24/25-334B, dated February 19, 1987, for Models 23, 24, and 25 series airplanes; SB 28/29-24-5A, dated October 7, 1985, for Models 28 and 29 series airplanes; or SB 35/36-24-10, dated July 18, 1987, for Models 35 and 36 series airplanes; or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

C. Alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Gates Learjet Corporation, P.O. Box 7707, Wichita, Kansas 67277. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, Central Region, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas

Amendment 39-5248 became effective April 11, 1986.

This amendment, 39-5792, becomes effective January 19, 1988.

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Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E,...Show more
Subject:
Battery Vent System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/19/1988
Make:
Learjet Inc.
Model:
23 | 24 | 24A | 24B | 24B-A | 24C | 24D | 24D-A | 24E | 24F | 24F-A | 25 | 25A | 25B | 25C | 25D | 2...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/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: 86-05-05 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5792

AD NUMBER:   86-05-05 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Gates Learjet Models 23 series, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 35,35A, 36 and 36A Series Airplane

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 19, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-05-05 R1 GATES LEARJET CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5248 as amended by Amendment 39-5792. Applies to the following Gates Learjet models and serial numbers, equipped with a "flow through" battery vent system with the inlet located on the bottom (belly) of the airplane:

MODEL	SERIAL NUMBERS
23 series	003 thru 099
24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A,	100 thru 357
24C, 24D, 24D-A,	
24E, 24F, 24F-A	
25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F	003 thru 061; 066 thru 373
28	001 thru 005
29	001 thru 004
35,35A	001 thru 570; 589 thru 600
36, 36A	001 thru 053; 055

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To eliminate the potential for a fire and explosion within the battery, caused by leaking fuel entering the battery vent, accomplish the following within the next 200 flight hours:

A. Relocate the battery inlet vent in accordance with instructions contained in Gates Learjet Corporation Service Bulletin (SB) 23/24/25-334B, dated February 19, 1987, for Models 23, 24, and 25 series airplanes; SB 28/29-24-5A, dated October 7, 1985, for Models 28 and 29 series airplanes; or SB 35/36-24-10, dated July 18, 1987, for Models 35 and 36 series airplanes; or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

C. Alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Gates Learjet Corporation, P.O. Box 7707, Wichita, Kansas 67277. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, Central Region, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas

Amendment 39-5248 became effective April 11, 1986.

This amendment, 39-5792, becomes effective January 19, 1988.

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