AD 2006-08-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes

AD Number
2006-08-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20591
FR Citation
71 FR 19994

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the wing main spar lower cap at the center splice joint outboard fastener hole, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitively inspect (using the eddy current method) the two outboard fastener holes in both of the wing main spar lower caps at the center splice joint for cracks. Repair or replace any cracked spar cap.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes.

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