AD 83-09-01

83-09-01 GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES (GAF): Amendment 39-4644. Applies to Model N24A Nomad airplanes (all serial numbers) certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 50-hours time-in-service, unless already accomplished.

To ensure Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) one engine inoperative climb performance is achieved, accomplish the following:

(a) Fabricate and install a placard on the instrument panel in plain view which reads as follows: "REDUCE WEIGHT OBTAINED FROM WEIGHT/ALTITUDE/TEMPERATURE CHARTS BY 200 LBS and operate the airplane in accordance with this placard.

(b) The placard required by paragraph (a) may be installed by the pilot. NOTE: A maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173 is required when complying with this AD.

(c) The placard required by paragraph (a) may be removed when DOA AFM General Amendment G8 dated March 17, 1983, has been incorporated in the AFM.

(d) An equivalent means of compliance with thisAD may be used if approved by the Manager, Honolulu Aircraft Certification Field Office, Room 7108, Prince Kuhio Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850.

This amendment becomes effective on May 16, 1983.