AD 2006-23-09

Recurring final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-23-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-20007
FR Citation
71 FR 68999
Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Air Tractor Inc. AT-602 Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking at the wing center splice joint outboard fastener hole in one of the wing main spar lower caps.

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Required Actions

Repetitively inspect (using the eddy current method) the wing center splice joint two outboard fastener holes on both of the wing main spar lower caps for fatigue cracking. Repair or replace any wing main spar lower cap where fatigue cracking is found. Report any fatigue cracking found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-23-09, which published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2006 (71 FR 65719), and applies to all Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 airplanes. AD 2006-23-09 requires you to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current method) the wing center splice joint two outboard fastener holes on both of the wing main spar lower caps for fatigue cracking; repair or replace any wing main spar lower cap where fatigue cracking is found; and report any fatigue cracking found. This AD results from fatigue cracking at the wing center splice joint outboard fastener hole in one of the wing main spar lower caps. The AD number in the AD is incorrectly referenced as "2006-23-01" instead of "2006- 23-09" in two places. This document corrects these references.

Document Text

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 29, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 68999]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E6-20123]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-20007; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-50-AD; 
Amendment 39-14798; AD 2006-23-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive 
(AD) 2006-23-09, which published in the Federal Register on November 9, 
2006 (71 FR 65719), and applies to all Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 
airplanes. AD 2006-23-09 requires you to repetitively inspect (using 
the eddy current method) the wing center splice joint two outboard 
fastener holes on both of the wing main spar lower caps for fatigue 
cracking; repair or replace any wing main spar lower cap where fatigue 
cracking is found; and report any fatigue cracking found. This AD 
results from fatigue cracking at the wing center splice joint outboard 
fastener hole in one of the wing main spar lower caps. The AD number in 
the AD is incorrectly referenced as ``2006-23-01'' instead of ``2006-
23-09'' in two places. This document corrects these references.

DATES: The effective date of this AD (2006-23-09) remains December 14, 
2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, 
ASW-150 (c/o MIDO-43), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, 
Texas 78216; telephone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On October 26, 2006, the FAA issued AD 2006-23-09, Amendment 39-
14798 (71 FR 65719, November 9, 2006), which applies to Air Tractor, 
Inc. Model AT-602 airplanes. AD 2006-23-09 requires you to repetitively 
inspect (using the eddy current method) the wing center splice joint 
two outboard fastener holes on both of the wing main spar lower caps 
for fatigue cracking; repair or replace any wing main spar lower cap 
where fatigue cracking is found; and report any fatigue cracking found.
    The AD number in the AD is incorrectly referenced as ``2006-23-01'' 
instead of ``2006-23-09'' in two places.

Need for the Correction

    This correction is needed to assure that the airplane records and 
documentation shows that the applicable AD is complied with.

Correction of Publication

    Accordingly, the publication of November 9, 2006 (71 FR 65719), of 
Amendment 39-14798; AD 2006-23-09, which was the subject of FR Doc. 06-
18688, is corrected as follows:

Section 39.13 [Corrected]

    On page 65719, in the first column and sixth line of the document, 
replace ``2006-23-01'' with ``2006-23-09.''
    On page 65721, in the first column and fourth line, replace ``2006-
23-01'' with ``2006-23-09.''
    Action is taken herein to correct this reference in AD 2006-23-09 
and to add this AD correction to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR 39.13).
    The effective date remains December 14, 2006.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 20, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-20123 Filed 11-28-06; 8:45 am]
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