Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-08-29 · Effective 2001-09-13 · 66 FR 45577
Document
Document number
01-21489
Federal Register citation
66 FR 45577
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Israel
Publication date
2001-08-29
Effective date
2001-09-13
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-261-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes. This action requires one- time detailed visual and eddy current inspections for cracking of the drag brace on the nose landing gear, and replacement of the drag brace, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the nose landing gear. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.