AD 2007-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion on the bearings with propagation to the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This corrosion has been discovered after rudder removals. This condition, if left uncorrected, could result in the loss of the rudder control on the airplane.
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Required Actions
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a one-time inspection of the rudder brackets-hinge and bearings for corrosion. If corrosion is found, replace these parts before further flight. Within 600 hours TIS or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repetitively lubricate the rudder bearings. During this step, remove the rudder in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Reims Aviation Industries Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, for the initial inspection. Repetitive lubrication is due within 600 hours TIS or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months.
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Affected Aircraft
Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 airplanes, serial numbers F406-0001 through F406-0092, certificated in any category.
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