AD 00-6617
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of in-flight incidents and an accident in icing conditions where the airframe pneumatic deicing boots were not activated, leading to reduced controllability due to ice accumulation.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activation of the airframe pneumatic deicing boots at the first signs of ice accumulation.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with pneumatic deicing boots.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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