AD 2007-13-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-13-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26494 Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-079-AD
FR Citation
72 FR 36860

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Unchecked corrosion developing on the wing spars due to access for inspections being difficult under normal maintenance practices, which could lead to an unsafe condition and possibly a catastrophic failure of the wing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the visible parts of the spar web and the upper and lower boom angles (top and bottom spar caps) for corrosion, following Avions Pierre Robin Service Letter No. 19 and Service Bulletin No. 99. If corrosion is found, treat it according to the same service documents. If corrosion exceeds specified limits, obtain and incorporate an FAA-approved repair scheme.

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Compliance Time

Initially within 60 months after aircraft date of manufacture or within 6 months after August 10, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months.

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Affected Aircraft

Alpha Aviation Design Limited Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 378, certificated in any category.

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