AD 91-23-08

final rule

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.

AD Number
91-23-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
91-CE-33-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2B-10 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.
aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2B-15 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.
aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2B-20 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.
aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2B-30 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.
aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2B-36 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

Interference between the rudder and the rudder trim tab that could result in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the rudder trim tab in accordance with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Service Bulletin No. 211, dated November 20, 1990. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the AD requirements can be accomplished.

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Compliance Time

within the next 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20 (S/N 008-211), MU-2B-30 (S/N 502-542), and MU-2B-36 (S/N 501)

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Federal Register Abstract

Rudder Trim Tab

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AD Number:
91-23-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-CE-33-AD
Subject Heading:
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) ...Show more
Subject:
Rudder Trim Tab
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/18/1991
Make:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Model:
MU-2B-10 | MU-2B-15 | MU-2B-20 | MU-2B-30 | MU-2B-36
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: 91-23-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-CE-33-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8077

AD NUMBER:   91-23-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 18, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-23-08 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES: Amendment 39-8077. Docket No. 91-CE-33-AD.

Applicability: Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent interference between the rudder and the rudder trim tab that could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following:

(a) Modify the rudder trim tab in accordance with the instructions in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Service Bulletin No. 211, dated November 20, 1990.

(b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3229 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425. The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

(d) The modification required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Service Bulletin No. 211, dated November 20, 1990. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nagoya Aerospace Systems, 10, Oyecho, Minato-Ku, Nagoya, Japan. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, DC.

(e) This amendment (39-8077, AD 91-23-08) becomes effective on December 18, 1991.

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AD Number:
91-23-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-CE-33-AD
Subject Heading:
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) ...Show more
Subject:
Rudder Trim Tab
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/18/1991
Make:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Model:
MU-2B-10 | MU-2B-15 | MU-2B-20 | MU-2B-30 | MU-2B-36
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: 91-23-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-CE-33-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8077

AD NUMBER:   91-23-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 18, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-23-08 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES: Amendment 39-8077. Docket No. 91-CE-33-AD.

Applicability: Models MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, and MU-2B-20 airplanes (serial numbers (S/N) 008 through 211), Model MU-2B-30 airplanes (S/N 502 through 542), and Model MU-2B-36 airplanes (S/N 501), certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent interference between the rudder and the rudder trim tab that could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following:

(a) Modify the rudder trim tab in accordance with the instructions in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Service Bulletin No. 211, dated November 20, 1990.

(b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3229 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425. The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

(d) The modification required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Service Bulletin No. 211, dated November 20, 1990. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nagoya Aerospace Systems, 10, Oyecho, Minato-Ku, Nagoya, Japan. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, DC.

(e) This amendment (39-8077, AD 91-23-08) becomes effective on December 18, 1991.

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