AD 2007-16-03

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2007-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25927
FR Citation
72 FR 43139

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Excessive freeplay or rod slippage in the pitch trim actuator could result in pitch trim actuator failure, which could lead to possible loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect, overhaul, or replace pitch trim actuators as required. Replace certain part number (P/N) pitch trim actuators with an improved design. Revise the FAA-approved airplane flight manual (AFM) to remove limitations once the improved design is installed.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (September 7, 2007)

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Affected Aircraft

M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with certain pitch trim actuators, including models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and others as specified.

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