AD 2002-21-11

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Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300S Airplanes

AD Number
2002-21-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-CE-85-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 65479

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300S Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300S Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks at the horizontal stabilizer attachment, which could result in structural failure of the aft fuselage with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the upper longeron at the horizontal stabilizer attachment for cracks using a fluorescent dye check penetrant method, repair any cracks found, and modify the horizontal stabilizer. Limit operation to the Normal category until the initial inspection and modification are completed on airplanes with less than 200 hours time-in-service.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight for airplanes with less than 200 hours time-in-service; otherwise, within a specified timeframe after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300S airplanes.

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