AD 80-02-08

Airworthiness directive · Rudder Balance Attach Bolts · Augustair 2150 and 2150A

Effective
January 21, 1980
Models
2150, 2150A
Data sheet
TCDS4A19
Registered aircraft
109 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane
Amendment
39-3664

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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80-02-08 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (Morrisey): Amendment 39-3664. Applies to Varga Model 2150 and 2150A series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten (10) hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent jamming of the rudder cables on the rudder balance weight attach bolts, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove the two bolts attaching the rudder balance weight to the static balance arm and reinstall these bolts head downward, as shown in Figure 1 of this AD.

(b) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

This amendment becomes effective January 21, 1980.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 109

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

By aircraft maker
  • Varga86 aircraft
  • Morrisey22 aircraft
  • Morrisey-Shinn1 aircraft
By year built
19581985
Registered aircraft by year built: 83 aircraft
19581
19592
196111
19625
19741
19753
19766
197713
197815
197920
19804
19821
19851

26 with no year recorded

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