AD 86-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N22B | Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N24A | Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Jamming of the rudder pedals due to inadequate sidewall structure and rudder pedal design.
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Required Actions
Modify the airplane sidewall structure and rudder pedals in accordance with GAF Service Bulletin No. NMD-27-34, Paragraph 2. Special flight permits may be obtained for ferrying to a maintenance base. Equivalent compliance methods require approval from the FAA Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or one calendar year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category, unless Service Bulletin No. NMD-27-34 has been accomplished.
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Federal Register Abstract
Sidewall Structure & Rudder Pedals Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-16-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-16-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes Subject: Sidewall Structure & Rudder Pedals Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/28/1986 Make: Nomad TC Pty Ltd Model: N22B | N24A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-16-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5364 AD NUMBER: 86-16-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 28, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-16-01 GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF): Amendment 39-5364. Applies to Models N22B and N24A (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category, unless Service Bulletin (S/B) No. NMD-27-34 (Mod N642) has been accomplished. Compliance: Required within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or one calendar year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished. To prevent jamming of the rudder pedals accomplish the following: (a) Modify the airplane sidewall structure and rudder pedals in accordance with Paragraph 2. "Accomplishment Instructions" of GAF S/B No. NMD-27-34 dated October 21, 1985. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to ferry aircraft to a maintenance base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD if used, must be approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, ANM-170W, Northwest Mountain Region, FAA, Post Office Box 92007, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles, California 90009-2007. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Government Aircraft Factories, 226 Lormier Street, Fisherman's Bend, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3207, or FAA, Office of Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 or the Western Aircraft Certification Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90009-2007. This amendment becomes effective August 28, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-16-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-16-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes Subject: Sidewall Structure & Rudder Pedals Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/28/1986 Make: Nomad TC Pty Ltd Model: N22B | 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: 86-16-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5364 AD NUMBER: 86-16-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 28, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-16-01 GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF): Amendment 39-5364. Applies to Models N22B and N24A (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category, unless Service Bulletin (S/B) No. NMD-27-34 (Mod N642) has been accomplished. Compliance: Required within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or one calendar year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished. To prevent jamming of the rudder pedals accomplish the following: (a) Modify the airplane sidewall structure and rudder pedals in accordance with Paragraph 2. "Accomplishment Instructions" of GAF S/B No. NMD-27-34 dated October 21, 1985. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to ferry aircraft to a maintenance base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD if used, must be approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, ANM-170W, Northwest Mountain Region, FAA, Post Office Box 92007, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles, California 90009-2007. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Government Aircraft Factories, 226 Lormier Street, Fisherman's Bend, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3207, or FAA, Office of Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 or the Western Aircraft Certification Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90009-2007. This amendment becomes effective August 28, 1986. FOOTER:
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