AD 2006-13-15

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B Series Airplanes

AD Number
2006-13-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-23578
FR Citation
71 FR 36984

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of wing attach barrel nuts and/or associated wing attachment hardware due to cracks, corrosion, fractures, and incorrect torque values.

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Required Actions

Remove and visually inspect wing attach barrel nuts, bolts, and retainers for cracks, corrosion, and fractures. Replace any cracked, corroded, or fractured parts. Inspect reusable wing attach barrel nuts and bolts for deformation and irregularities in the threads. Check the minimum breakaway torque of reused wing attach barrel nuts. Replace any deformed or irregular parts. Install new or reusable parts and torque to the correct value.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B series airplanes, including specific models and serial numbers listed in the AD.

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