AD 2007-16-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Taylorcraft | A | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft A, B, and F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion and cracks in the right and left wing front and aft lift struts could result in failure of the lift strut and lead to in-flight separation of the wing with consequent loss of control.
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Required Actions
Initially inspect the left and right wing front and aft lift struts for corrosion and cracks. Replace any cracked strut or strut with corrosion that exceeds certain limits with either sealed or non-sealed struts. Repetitively inspect any non-sealed struts.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All serial numbers of Taylorcraft Models A, BC, BCS, BC-65, BCS-65, BC12-65 (Army L-2H), BCS12-65, BC12-D, BCS12-D, BC12-D1, BCS12-D1, BC12D-85, BCS12D-85, BC12D-4-85, BCS12D-4-85, (Army L-2G) BF, BFS, BF-60, BFS-60, BF-65, BFS-65, (Army L-2K) BF 12-65, BL, BLS, (Army L-2F) BL-65, BLS-65, (Army L-2J) BL12-65, BLS12-65, FA-III (Airphibian), 19, F19, F21, F21A, F21B, F22, F22A, F22B, F22C, and TG-6 Conversion airplanes that are certificated in any category and do not incorporate in all struts new sealed front lift struts (P/N MA-A815 or FAA-approved equivalent P/N) and new sealed aft lift struts (P/N MA-A854 or FAA-approved equivalent P/N).
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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