AD 2000-11-16

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Ayres Corporation S2R Series and Model 600 S2D Airplanes

AD Number
2000-11-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-CE-56-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 36055

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Ayres Corporation S2R Series and Model 600 S2D Airworthiness Directives; Ayres Corporation S2R Series and Model 600 S2D Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking emanating from the 1/4-inch and 5/16-inch bolt holes in the lower spar caps, which could result in the wing separating from the airplane with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the 1/4-inch and 5/16-inch bolt hole areas on the lower spar caps for fatigue cracking. Replace any lower spar cap where fatigue cracking is found. Report any fatigue cracking to FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Ayres Corporation S2R Series and Model 600 S2D airplanes, including specific serial number ranges and configurations as detailed in the AD text.

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