AD 2007-13-14

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Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B Airplanes

AD Number
2007-13-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27530 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-019-AD
FR Citation
72 FR 35639

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Two cases of rudder lower support with cracks have been reported, waiting for a technical solution.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rudder lower support using Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040707 within 50 hours time-in-service after August 3, 2007. Repeat the inspection every 50 hours time-in-service. If a crack is detected, return the part to APEX Aviation and install an airworthy part or incorporate the repair before further flight. Do not install a rudder lower support unless it is inspected and found to be crack-free.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service after August 3, 2007

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Affected Aircraft

APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B airplanes, all serial numbers, fitted with rudder lower support part number CAP10-30-08-01* or CAP230-30-08-01* (with or without a letter at the reference end), supplied by APEX Aircraft after January 1, 2001, and certificated in any category.

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