AD 2000-17-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main landing gear (MLG) drag brace assembly, which could lead to MLG failure and result in loss of control of the airplane during takeoff or landing operations.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the MLG drag brace assembly (consisting of both brace and links) for cracks. Replace or rework any cracked MLG drag brace assembly, with rework limited to cracks of 0.080 inches or less in length.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series (models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC) and SA227 Series (models SA227-AT, SA227-TT, SA227-AC (C-26A)) airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, equipped with Ozone Industries, Inc., MLG assemblies as specified.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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