AD 2003-06-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, and AT-400A Airplanes

AD Number
2003-06-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-09-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 13221

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, and AT-400A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the wing centerline splice joint could eventually result in the wing separating from the airplane during flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect (one-time) the wing centerline splice joint for cracks. If any crack is found, replace the affected wing spar lower cap. Report the results of the inspection to the FAA. Replace the wing spar lower caps after a reduced amount of usage.

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Compliance Time

Within the reduced compliance time specified by this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, and AT-400A airplanes with aluminum spar caps; certain AT-400 airplanes with aluminum spar caps; and all AT-300 and AT-301 airplanes with aluminum spar caps that are or have been converted to turbine power.

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