AD 2003-04-02

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Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10B Airplanes

AD Number
2003-04-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-CE-04-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 7904

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft APEX Various Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10B Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Structural cracking in the upper and lower wing spars could result in the wing separating from the airplane, leading to loss of control.

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Required Actions

Install an inspection opening in the wing, repetitively inspect the upper and lower wing spars for structural cracking, and repair any cracks as required. Restrict the entry speed for flick maneuvers to a reduced value, insert a copy of the AD into the flight manual, and install a placard in the cockpit indicating the speed restriction. Temporarily reduce the load factor limits prior to the initial inspection.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10B airplanes

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