AD 2007-10-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft (Type Certificate No. A36EU Formerly Held by AVIONS MUDRY et CIE) Model CAP 10 B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The discovery of cracks on aileron spades of an in-service CAP 10B aircraft. The consequence might be the loss of the airplane rolling control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the spades supports for cracks within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. Replace the spades supports with ones marked with a letter 'A' if cracks are found, following APEX Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 040401, dated October 29, 2004.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B airplanes; serial numbers 001 through 299 fitted with major change 000302 (fiber carbon spar), and serial numbers 300 and up; certificated in any category.
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