AD 2001-10-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-72-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 27014

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, and AT-800 Series Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, and AT-800 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the wing lower spar cap, originating in the outboard 3/8-inch bolthole, could result in the wing separating from the airplane during flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing lower spar cap using eddy current methods for airplanes at or over the lower safe life limit. Replace or modify the wing lower spar cap if cracks are found. Terminate inspections when parts become available or after performing three repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified safe life limits (varies by model and serial number).

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Affected Aircraft

Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, and AT-800 series airplanes, with specific serial number ranges and safe life limits detailed in the AD.

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