AD 89-18-02 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-18-02 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164 Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164A Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B-15T Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B-20T Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B-34T Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap) Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164C Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164D Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
aircraft Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164D (with 73 inch wing gap) Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the forward and aft elevator control system push-pull rods and end fittings due to corrosion and cracks.

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Required Actions

Within 30 calendar days after the effective date, and every 12 calendar months thereafter, visually inspect the forward and aft elevator push-pull rod assemblies and end fittings for corrosion and cracks per Schweizer Service Bulletin No. 85. If corrosion or cracks are found, replace or repair the defective assembly using specified parts from the service bulletin and continue the inspections. Allow flight under FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD can be done. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months

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Affected Aircraft

All G-164 series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Push-Pull Rods

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AD Number:
89-18-02 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Push-Pull Rods
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/24/1989
Make:
Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc.
Model:
G-164 | G-164A | G-164B | G-164B-15T | G-164B-20T | G-164B-34T | G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap) | G-...Show more
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: 89-18-02 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6369

AD NUMBER:   89-18-02 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 24, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-18-02 R1 SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN): Amendment 39-6300 as revised by Amendment 39-6369.

Applicability: All G-164 series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of the AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the failure of the forward and aft elevator control system push-pull rods and end fittings, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months, visually inspect the forward and aft elevator push-pull rod assemblies and end fittings for corrosion and cracks in accordance with the Procedure Section in Schweizer Service Bulletin No. 85, dated June 1, 1989.

(b) If corrosion or cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace or repair the defective assembly in accordance with the Procedures Section of Schweizer Service Bulletin No. 85, dated June 1, 1989, utilizing the replacement parts specified in Figure 1 or 2 therein, as applicable, and continue the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (a) of this AD.

(c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(d) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times which provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office.

All persons affected by this directive, may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 147, Elmira, New York 14902, or may examine these documents at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This AD revises AD 89-18-02, Amendment 39-6300, which became effective on September 15, 1989.
This amendment (39-6369, AD 89-18-02 R1) becomes effective on November 24, 1989.

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AD Number:
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Document Type:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Push-Pull Rods
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/24/1989
Make:
Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc.
Model:
G-164 | G-164A | G-164B | G-164B-15T | G-164B-20T | G-164B-34T | G-164B (with 73 inch wing gap) | G-...Show more
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: 89-18-02 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6369

AD NUMBER:   89-18-02 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN) All Model G-164 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 24, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-18-02 R1 SCHWEIZER (GRUMMAN): Amendment 39-6300 as revised by Amendment 39-6369.

Applicability: All G-164 series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of the AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the failure of the forward and aft elevator control system push-pull rods and end fittings, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months, visually inspect the forward and aft elevator push-pull rod assemblies and end fittings for corrosion and cracks in accordance with the Procedure Section in Schweizer Service Bulletin No. 85, dated June 1, 1989.

(b) If corrosion or cracks are found, prior to further flight, replace or repair the defective assembly in accordance with the Procedures Section of Schweizer Service Bulletin No. 85, dated June 1, 1989, utilizing the replacement parts specified in Figure 1 or 2 therein, as applicable, and continue the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (a) of this AD.

(c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(d) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times which provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office.

All persons affected by this directive, may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Schweizer Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 147, Elmira, New York 14902, or may examine these documents at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This AD revises AD 89-18-02, Amendment 39-6300, which became effective on September 15, 1989.
This amendment (39-6369, AD 89-18-02 R1) becomes effective on November 24, 1989.

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