AD 2002-02-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Britten-Norman Limited BN-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose rivets, structural damage, or cracks in the inboard brackets of the elevator outboard hinge could cause the outboard elevator to become loose, leading to a reduction in elevator and airplane control.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the inboard brackets of the elevator outboard hinge for loose rivets, structural damage, or cracks. Replace any suspect bracket. If no discrepancies are found, replace the hinge bracket at a specified time period, which includes modifying the area and installing modified brackets.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T series airplanes.
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