AD 2007-07-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously the Lancair Company) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

AD Number
2007-07-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27628
FR Citation
72 FR 15822

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lancair Various Airworthiness Directives; Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously the Lancair Company) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible foreign object contamination of the aileron and elevator linear bearings could result in jamming of the control systems, leading to failure and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Add information to the Limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). Repetitively inspect the aileron and elevator linear bearings and control rods for foreign object debris, scarring, or damage, and take all necessary corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (previously The Lancair Company) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes.

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