AD 90-06-13

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901

AD Number
90-06-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
90-NM-28-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-101 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-102 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-103 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-106 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-301 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-311 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-315 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. Jetstream Series 3101 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 550 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
aircraft Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 551 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-101 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-102 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-103 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-106 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-301 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-311 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. DHC-8-315 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. Jetstream Series 3101 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 550 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 551 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 560 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 650 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. S550 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 1900 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 200 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. 300 Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901
appliance Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation Inc. | Honeywell, Inc. Vertical Gyro Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901

Unsafe Condition

Erroneous attitude display and erratic function of the autopilot due to specific issues in Honeywell Model VG-14A vertical gyros with serial numbers listed in Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1.

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Required Actions

Inspect the Model VG-14A vertical gyros to determine serial numbers within 60 days after the effective date. Replace liquid levels, test, and verify operation for gyros without the letter 'D' marked out on the modification status plate before further flight. Obtain service information from Honeywell if not already received.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect... prior to further flight, remove the gyro...

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Affected Aircraft

Honeywell Inc., Sperry Commercial Flight Systems Division Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, part number 7000622-901, with serial numbers listed in Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1.

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Federal Register Abstract

Vertical Gyro

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Vertical Gyro
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03/30/1990
Make:
Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation I...Show more
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DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 | DHC-8-301 | DHC-8-311 | DHC-8-315 | Jetstream Series...Show more
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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-06-13
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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-28-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6538

AD NUMBER:   90-06-13

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 30, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-06-13 HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION: Amendment 39-6538. Docket No. 90-NM-28-AD.

Applicability: Honeywell Model VG-14A vertical gyro, part number 7000622-901, with serial numbers listed in Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1, dated November 20, 1989.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

NOTE: These components are known to be installed in, but not limited to, Cessna Models 550/551, S550, 560, 650; Beech Models KA300, KA-1900, KA-200; Casa Model C-212-300; Grumman Model TC-4C; British Aerospace Model Jetstream 31; and de Havilland Models DHC-8-100 and -300 series airplanes.

To prevent erroneous attitude display and erratic function of the autopilot, accomplish the following:

A. Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the Model VG-14A vertical gyros to determine the serial number.

1. If the vertical gyros have serial numbers listed in Table 1 of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1, dated November 20, 1989, and have the letter "D" marked out on the modification status plate, no further action is required, and the airplane may be returned to service.

2. If the vertical gyros have serial numbers listed in Table 1 of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1, dated November 20, 1989, and do not have the letter "D" marked out on the modification status plate, prior to further flight, remove the gyro, replace the liquid levels, test, and verify operation, in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 2., Accomplishment Instructions, of the service bulletin.

B. An 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment, and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

C. 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.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Honeywell Inc., Business/Commuter Aviation Operation, Sperry Commercial Flight Systems Division, P.O. Box 29000, Phoenix, Arizona 85038; Attn: Product Support. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425.

This AD supersedes AD 90-03-02, Amendment 39-6478.

This amendment (39-6538, AD 90-06-13) becomes effective on March 30, 1990.

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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Ve...Show more
Subject:
Vertical Gyro
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/30/1990
Make:
Bombardier Inc. | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Textron Aviation I...Show more
Model:
DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 | DHC-8-301 | DHC-8-311 | DHC-8-315 | Jetstream Series...Show more
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-06-13
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-28-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6538

AD NUMBER:   90-06-13

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION Model VG-14A Vertical Gyro, Part Number 7000622-901

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 30, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-06-13 HONEYWELL INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION: Amendment 39-6538. Docket No. 90-NM-28-AD.

Applicability: Honeywell Model VG-14A vertical gyro, part number 7000622-901, with serial numbers listed in Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1, dated November 20, 1989.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

NOTE: These components are known to be installed in, but not limited to, Cessna Models 550/551, S550, 560, 650; Beech Models KA300, KA-1900, KA-200; Casa Model C-212-300; Grumman Model TC-4C; British Aerospace Model Jetstream 31; and de Havilland Models DHC-8-100 and -300 series airplanes.

To prevent erroneous attitude display and erratic function of the autopilot, accomplish the following:

A. Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the Model VG-14A vertical gyros to determine the serial number.

1. If the vertical gyros have serial numbers listed in Table 1 of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1, dated November 20, 1989, and have the letter "D" marked out on the modification status plate, no further action is required, and the airplane may be returned to service.

2. If the vertical gyros have serial numbers listed in Table 1 of Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin 21-1989-191, Revision 1, dated November 20, 1989, and do not have the letter "D" marked out on the modification status plate, prior to further flight, remove the gyro, replace the liquid levels, test, and verify operation, in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 2., Accomplishment Instructions, of the service bulletin.

B. An 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment, and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

C. 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.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Honeywell Inc., Business/Commuter Aviation Operation, Sperry Commercial Flight Systems Division, P.O. Box 29000, Phoenix, Arizona 85038; Attn: Product Support. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425.

This AD supersedes AD 90-03-02, Amendment 39-6478.

This amendment (39-6538, AD 90-06-13) becomes effective on March 30, 1990.

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