AD 90-20-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o | PZL M18 | Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec Models M18 and M18A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o | PZL M18A | Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec Models M18 and M18A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine push-pull cables and loss of engine control
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Required Actions
Remove the engine throttle control and the propeller governor push-pull control and replace those cables in accordance with PZL-Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin No. K/02.127/89. The airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Models M18 and M18A (Dromader) (Serial Numbers 1Z001-01 through 1Z021-20) airplanes, certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Push-Pull Cables
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-20-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-20-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-17-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec Models M18 and M18A Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Push-Pull Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/17/1990 Make: Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o Model: PZL M18 | PZL M18A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-20-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-17-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6722 AD NUMBER: 90-20-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec Models M18 and M18A Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 17, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-20-04 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC: Amendment 39-6722. Docket No. 90-CE-17-AD. Applicability: Models M18 and M18A (Dromader) (Serial Numbers 1Z001-01 through 1Z021-20) airplanes, 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 prevent failure of the engine push-pull cables and loss of engine control, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the engine throttle control and the propeller governor push-pull control and replace those cables in accordance with the instructions and part numbers referenced in PZL- Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin No. K/02.127/89, dated February 1990. (b) The airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may 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, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, B- 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 322-513.38.30 extension 2710/2711. 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 Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec 39-301 Mielec, Poland; 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 (39-6722, AD 90-20-04) becomes effective on October 17, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-20-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-20-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-17-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec Models M18 and M18A Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Push-Pull Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/17/1990 Make: Polskie Zaklady Lotnieze Spolka zo.o Model: PZL M18 | PZL M18A 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: 90-20-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-17-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6722 AD NUMBER: 90-20-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec Models M18 and M18A Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 17, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-20-04 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNEKACYJNEGO PZL-MIELEC: Amendment 39-6722. Docket No. 90-CE-17-AD. Applicability: Models M18 and M18A (Dromader) (Serial Numbers 1Z001-01 through 1Z021-20) airplanes, 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 prevent failure of the engine push-pull cables and loss of engine control, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the engine throttle control and the propeller governor push-pull control and replace those cables in accordance with the instructions and part numbers referenced in PZL- Mielec Mandatory Engineering Bulletin No. K/02.127/89, dated February 1990. (b) The airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may 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, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, B- 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Telephone 322-513.38.30 extension 2710/2711. 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 Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunekacyjnego PZL-Mielec 39-301 Mielec, Poland; 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 (39-6722, AD 90-20-04) becomes effective on October 17, 1990. FOOTER:
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