AD 2000-09-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maule | Aerospace Technology | Airworthiness Directives; Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4, M-5, M-6, M-7, MX-7, and MXT-7 Series Airplanes and Models MT-7-235 and M-8-235 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper crimping of the Nicopress™ sleeve terminal ends could cause a control cable to slip from the sleeve, potentially leading to loss of rudder, elevator, aileron, or flap control.
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Required Actions
Inspect all Nicopress™ sleeve terminal ends for correct size compression. Adjust or replace the sleeves as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4, M-5, M-6, M-7, MX-7, and MXT-7 series airplanes and Models MT-7-235 and M-8-235 airplanes, as listed in the AD for specific serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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