AD 2002-26-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A Airplanes

AD Number
2002-26-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-CE-54-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 18

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the wing lower spar cap could result in the wing separating from the airplane during flight.

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Required Actions

Eddy-current inspect the wing lower spar cap to detect and correct any crack in a bolthole before it extends to the modified center section of the wing. Report the results of the inspection to the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Immediately prior to the replacement/modification of the wing lower spar cap.

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Affected Aircraft

Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A airplanes, including those with Marburger Enterprises, Inc. winglets.

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