AD 2005-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The | Lancair Company Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG | Airworthiness Directives; The Lancair Company Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Flight testing revealed that the takeoff distance values for the affected airplanes could not be duplicated, predicting distances as much as 65 percent below actual requirements.
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Required Actions
Incorporate a cautionary notation in the takeoff distance chart (Figure 5-7) of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), stating: 'Caution: See Service Bulletin SB-05-001 for takeoff performance correction.'
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after January 21, 2005
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Affected Aircraft
The Lancair Company Models LC40-550FG (serial numbers 40004 through 40079) and LC42-550FG (serial numbers 42002 through 42062).
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