AD 90-12-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Skyship Services | Skyship 600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airship Industries; Model Skyship 600 Series |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the gaiter attachment to the T-chest due to use of double-sided tape could result in loss of lift capability.
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Required Actions
Inspect the attachment of the gaiter to the T-chest. If double-sided tape is used, install a bonded reinforcement repair per Airship Industries Alert Service Bulletin SB Ref 600-53-A311. Flights may be conducted under FAR 21.197 to reach the repair location.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Airship Industries Model Skyship 600 Series (all serial numbers)
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Federal Register Abstract
Gaiter
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-12-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-12-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-09-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Airship Industries; Model Skyship 600 Series Subject: Gaiter Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/09/1990 Make: Skyship Services Model: Skyship 600 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Airship Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-12-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-09-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6623 AD NUMBER: 90-12-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Airship Industries; Model Skyship 600 Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 9, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-12-09 AIRSHIP INDUSTRIES: Amendment 39-6623. Docket No. 90-CE-09-AD. Applicability: Model Skyship 600 Series (all serial numbers) airships certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude loss of lift capability, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the attachment of the gaiter to the T-chest, and if double sided tape has been used, prior to further flight install a bonded reinforcement repair in accordance with the instructions specified in Airship Industries Alert Service Bulletin SB Ref 600-53-A311, dated June 10, 1989. (b) Airships may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667-1011. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to Airship Industries, No. 1 Hangar, Cordington, Shortstown, Bedford, England, or may examine this document at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6623, AD 90-12-09) becomes effective on July 9, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-12-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-12-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-09-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Airship Industries; Model Skyship 600 Series Subject: Gaiter Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/09/1990 Make: Skyship Services Model: Skyship 600 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Airship Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-12-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-09-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6623 AD NUMBER: 90-12-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Airship Industries; Model Skyship 600 Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 9, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-12-09 AIRSHIP INDUSTRIES: Amendment 39-6623. Docket No. 90-CE-09-AD. Applicability: Model Skyship 600 Series (all serial numbers) airships certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude loss of lift capability, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the attachment of the gaiter to the T-chest, and if double sided tape has been used, prior to further flight install a bonded reinforcement repair in accordance with the instructions specified in Airship Industries Alert Service Bulletin SB Ref 600-53-A311, dated June 10, 1989. (b) Airships may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667-1011. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to Airship Industries, No. 1 Hangar, Cordington, Shortstown, Bedford, England, or may examine this document at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6623, AD 90-12-09) becomes effective on July 9, 1990. FOOTER:
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