AD 91-25-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Gulfstream Aerospace LP | 1125 Westwind Astra | Airworthiness Directives; ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES (IAI), LTD. Model 1125 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Uncontrolled pitch trim movement due to inoperative electrical limit switches in the horizontal stabilizer trim system.
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Required Actions
Revise the Limitations Section and Normal Procedures Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) within 3 days after the effective date by inserting the specified text or AFM Temporary Revision No. 3 dated June 9, 1991. Ensure the emergency trim is only used in specified failure scenarios.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 1125 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Trim
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-219-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES (IAI), LTD. Model 1125 Series Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1991 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model: 1125 Westwind Astra Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-219-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8102 AD NUMBER: 91-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES (IAI), LTD. Model 1125 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-25-01 ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES (IAI), LTD.: Amendment 39-8102. Docket No. 91- NM-219-AD. Applicability: All Model 1125 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent uncontrolled pitch trim movement, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the following. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. "BEFORE TAXIING Horizontal stabilizer trim - CHECK OVERRD & EMERG; EMERG ARM pushbutton - DISENGAGE, CHECK NORMAL (buzzer) NOTE When checking override system, observe trim indicator; electrical limit switches are inoperative. CAUTION Do not use emergency trim in place of normal or override trim systems. Use of emergency trim is limited to elevator control failure (Section II, page II-28) and horizontal stabilizer trim failure (Section III, page III-9)." NOTE: Inserting Astra (Model 1125) AFM Temporary Revision No. 3, dated June 9, 1991, in the Limitations section of the AFM, or inserting an AFM revision containing this information, is considered an acceptable alternative method of compliance with this paragraph. (b) Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Normal Procedures Section of the FAA-approved AFM to include the following. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. "BEFORE TAXIING Horizontal stabilizer trim - CHECK OVERRD & EMERG; EMERG ARM pushbutton - DISENGAGE, CHECK NORMAL (buzzer) NOTE When checking override system, observe trim indicator; electrical limit switches are inoperative. CAUTION Do not use emergency trim in place of normal or override trim systems. Use of emergency trim is limited to elevator control failure (Section II, page II-28) and horizontal stabilizer trim failure (Section III, page III-9)." NOTE: Inserting Astra (Model 1125) AFM Temporary Revision No. 3, dated June 9, 1991, in the Procedures Section of the AFM, or inserting an AFM revision containing this information, is considered an acceptable alternative method of compliance with this paragraph. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM- 113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Operations Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (d) 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. (e) This amendment (39-8102, AD 91-25-01) becomes effective on December 10, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-219-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES (IAI), LTD. Model 1125 Series Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1991 Make: Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model: 1125 Westwind Astra Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 91-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-219-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8102 AD NUMBER: 91-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES (IAI), LTD. Model 1125 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-25-01 ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES (IAI), LTD.: Amendment 39-8102. Docket No. 91- NM-219-AD. Applicability: All Model 1125 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent uncontrolled pitch trim movement, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the following. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. "BEFORE TAXIING Horizontal stabilizer trim - CHECK OVERRD & EMERG; EMERG ARM pushbutton - DISENGAGE, CHECK NORMAL (buzzer) NOTE When checking override system, observe trim indicator; electrical limit switches are inoperative. CAUTION Do not use emergency trim in place of normal or override trim systems. Use of emergency trim is limited to elevator control failure (Section II, page II-28) and horizontal stabilizer trim failure (Section III, page III-9)." NOTE: Inserting Astra (Model 1125) AFM Temporary Revision No. 3, dated June 9, 1991, in the Limitations section of the AFM, or inserting an AFM revision containing this information, is considered an acceptable alternative method of compliance with this paragraph. (b) Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Normal Procedures Section of the FAA-approved AFM to include the following. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. "BEFORE TAXIING Horizontal stabilizer trim - CHECK OVERRD & EMERG; EMERG ARM pushbutton - DISENGAGE, CHECK NORMAL (buzzer) NOTE When checking override system, observe trim indicator; electrical limit switches are inoperative. CAUTION Do not use emergency trim in place of normal or override trim systems. Use of emergency trim is limited to elevator control failure (Section II, page II-28) and horizontal stabilizer trim failure (Section III, page III-9)." NOTE: Inserting Astra (Model 1125) AFM Temporary Revision No. 3, dated June 9, 1991, in the Procedures Section of the AFM, or inserting an AFM revision containing this information, is considered an acceptable alternative method of compliance with this paragraph. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM- 113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Operations Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (d) 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. (e) This amendment (39-8102, AD 91-25-01) becomes effective on December 10, 1991. FOOTER:
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