AD 2008-04-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft A, B, and F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-04-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0286
FR Citation
73 FR 9655

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Taylorcraft A Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft A, B, and F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks and corrosion in the left and right wing front and aft lift struts could result in failure of the lift strut and lead to in-flight separation of the wing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the left and right wing front and aft lift struts for cracks and corrosion using a visual inspection or radiograph method. Replace any cracked strut or strut with corrosion exceeding specified limits. If an original design vented strut is installed, repetitively inspect those struts thereafter.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Taylorcraft A, B, and F series airplanes, excluding Models FA-III and TG-6 airplanes, which are not equipped with the affected struts.

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