AD 87-03-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | TB 10 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | TB 20 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | TB 21 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose stabilator rod ends and rivets may result in loss of pitch control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the stabilator actuator rod ends and rivets for relative motion prior to further flight and each 100 hours time-in-service thereafter. Repair or replace the stabilator actuator rod assembly with modified parts as described in SOCATA S/B No. 29, using threaded fasteners instead of rivets.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight, and each 100 hours time-in-service thereafter until repaired or replaced.
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Affected Aircraft
Socata Models TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 (Serial Numbers 1 through 709)
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilator Rod Ends
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-03-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-03-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilator Rod Ends Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/11/1987 Make: SOCATA Model: TB 10 | TB 20 | TB 21 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-03-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5575 AD NUMBER: 87-03-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 11, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-03-11 SOCATA Groupe AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5575. Applies to Models TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 (Serial Numbers (S/N) 1 through 709) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of the AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent loose stabilator rod ends that may result in loss of pitch control, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight, and each 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) thereafter until repaired or replaced with a modified stabilator actuator rod assembly, inspect the stabilator actuator rod ends and rivets for relative motion as described in paragraph A of SOCATA TB Aircraft S/B No. 29 dated October 1986. If there is any detectable play in any axis, loose or working rivets, prior to further flight, accomplish the actions in paragraphs (i) or (ii) below: (i) Repair the stabilator actuator rod assembly Part Number (P/N) TB 10.27.000.024 and replace the rivets with threaded fasteners as described in paragraph B of SOCATA TB Aircraft S/B No. 29 dated October 1986; or (ii) Replace the existing riveted stabilator actuator rod assembly P/N TB 10.27.000.024 with actuator rod assembly P/N TB 10.27.000.026, modified with the threaded fasteners as described in paragraph B of SOCATA TB Aircraft S/B No. 29 dated October 1986. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to SOCATA Groupe AEROSPATIALE, B.P. 38, 65001-Tarbes, France; Telephone 62.93.97.30; or Product Support Deputy Manager, U.S., Mr. Bernard M. Veyssiere, 12605 Woodygrove Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146; Telephone (314) 469-7490; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on March 11, 1987, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by priority letter from the FAA dated February 2, 1987, and is identified as AD 87-03-11. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-03-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-03-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilator Rod Ends Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/11/1987 Make: SOCATA Model: TB 10 | TB 20 | TB 21 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: 87-03-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5575 AD NUMBER: 87-03-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 11, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-03-11 SOCATA Groupe AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5575. Applies to Models TB 10, TB 20, and TB 21 (Serial Numbers (S/N) 1 through 709) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of the AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent loose stabilator rod ends that may result in loss of pitch control, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight, and each 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) thereafter until repaired or replaced with a modified stabilator actuator rod assembly, inspect the stabilator actuator rod ends and rivets for relative motion as described in paragraph A of SOCATA TB Aircraft S/B No. 29 dated October 1986. If there is any detectable play in any axis, loose or working rivets, prior to further flight, accomplish the actions in paragraphs (i) or (ii) below: (i) Repair the stabilator actuator rod assembly Part Number (P/N) TB 10.27.000.024 and replace the rivets with threaded fasteners as described in paragraph B of SOCATA TB Aircraft S/B No. 29 dated October 1986; or (ii) Replace the existing riveted stabilator actuator rod assembly P/N TB 10.27.000.024 with actuator rod assembly P/N TB 10.27.000.026, modified with the threaded fasteners as described in paragraph B of SOCATA TB Aircraft S/B No. 29 dated October 1986. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 513.38.30. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to SOCATA Groupe AEROSPATIALE, B.P. 38, 65001-Tarbes, France; Telephone 62.93.97.30; or Product Support Deputy Manager, U.S., Mr. Bernard M. Veyssiere, 12605 Woodygrove Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146; Telephone (314) 469-7490; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on March 11, 1987, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by priority letter from the FAA dated February 2, 1987, and is identified as AD 87-03-11. FOOTER:
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