Airworthiness Directive 2003-16-19
Aircraft Certification Service -
Federal Aviation Administration
The
following Airworthiness Directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration
in accordance with the provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 39, applies to an aircraft model of which our records
indicate you may be the registered owner. Airworthiness Directives affect
aviation safety and are regulations which require immediate attention. You are
cautioned that no person may operate an aircraft to which an Airworthiness
Directive applies, except in accordance with the requirements of the
Airworthiness Directive (reference 14 CFR part 39,
subpart 39.3).
2003-16-19
Learjet: Amendment 39-13272. Docket 2003-NM-142-AD.
Applicability:
All Model 45 airplanes, certificated in any category.
Compliance:
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent structural failure of the
horizontal stabilizer actuator assembly (HSAA), which could result in possible
loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following:
Replacement
(a) Except
as provided by paragraph (b) of this AD, before further flight after the
effective date of this AD, replace the HSAA having part number (P/N)
6627401000-005 with a new HSAA, per a method approved by the Manager, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.
Flight
Limits
(b)
Non-revenue flights are permitted within 3 days after the effective date of
this AD only for the purpose of positioning the airplane to a location where
the replacement required by paragraph (a) of this AD can be accomplished.
Parts
Installation
(c) As of
the effective date of this AD, no person may install an HSAA, P/N
6627401000-005, on any airplane.
Alternative
Methods of Compliance
(d) In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance
for this AD.
Effective
Date
(e) This
amendment becomes effective
Issued in
Vi L. Lipski, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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