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AD/GAF-N22/12 Amdt 1 - Rudder Control System - Inspection and Modification

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of GAF N22 and N22B aeroplanes (serial numbers listed in GAF SB No. N22.27.7) to inspect the rudder pulley bracket at fuselage station 67.95 and to modify that mounting and fit a towbar maximum‑deflection indicator. It sets interim 50‑hour inspection intervals until modification, a final modification deadline, and requires adherence to specified GAF alert and service bulletins (MOD N137 is an accepted compliance option). The directive affects aircraft owners/operators and maintenance providers who must schedule, perform and record the work.

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AD/GAF-N22/12 Amdt 1 - Rudder Control System - Inspection and Modification

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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GAF N22 and N24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/GAF-N22/12

Amdt 1

Rudder Control System - Inspection and Modification

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Applicability: All models N22 and N22B with S/Nos. as listed in SB No. N22.27.7.

Requirement: 1. Inspect the mounting of the rudder pulley bracket at FUS. STA. 67.95 in accordance with GAF ALERT SB No. N22.27.6.

Modify the mounting of the rudder pulley bracket at FUS. STA. 67.95 and affix towbar maximum deflection indication in accordance with GAF SB No. N22.27.7.

Note 1: Flight restrictions referred to in Alert SB Telex N22.27.5 must be adhered to until compliance with para. 2 is completed.

Note 2: Incorporation of MODIFICATION N137 is an acceptable means of compliance with para. 2.

Compliance: 1. Within 50 hours time in service after 24 December 1976 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service until modified.

Within 200 hours time in service after 1 April 1977.

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