AD 2000-22-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Socata | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Models MS 880B, MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150T, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 235C, and Rallye 235E Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rudder and elevator control clevis that are too thin because of abnormal wear, with consequent failure of the rudder and elevator clevis. Such failure could lead to loss of directional or pitch control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the elevator and rudder control clevis for abnormal wear and measure clevis thickness. Replace the clevis if the thickness is less than 0.043 inch (1.1 mm). Lubricate the clevis.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 29, 2000, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS for inspection and 100 hours TIS for lubrication.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Models MS 880B, MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150T, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 235C, and Rallye 235E airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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