AD 86-16-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF) Models N22B and N24A Airplanes

AD Number
86-16-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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