AD 2008-14-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Model FU-24 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible in-flight failure of the vertical fin, leading to loss of control of the aircraft.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin and fin for cracking, corrosion, scratches, dents, creases, and/or buckling, and repair as necessary. Perform a detailed inspection of the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin, leading edge, fin skin, and fin forward attachment point for similar damage. Obtain an FAA-approved repair scheme if damage is found. Use specified transparent polyurethane protective tapes for re-protection, if applicable.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service after August 21, 2008, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Pacific Aerospace Limited Model FU-24 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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