# Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-08-29 · Effective 2001-09-13 · 66 FR 45577
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-21489
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Israel
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 45577
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/29/01-21489/airworthiness-directives-israel-aircraft-industries-ltd-model-astra-spx-and-1125-westwind-astra)
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