AD 2008-16-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-16-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0837
FR Citation
73 FR 45857

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Throttle position signal exceeding its maximum range, which could cause loss of left and right engine control, leading to inability to maintain desired airspeed and/or altitude with consequent loss of control.

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Required Actions

Insert temporary revisions into the appropriate AFM sections as specified. Inspect and modify (as applicable) the throttles with replacement as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 airplanes.

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