AD 2008-17-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The flight controls tie rod bolts currently installed are not in accordance with design data. The bolt shank length is too short, and the material properties of the spacers are inadequate, leading to excessive wear on bolts' threads, potential play in flight controls, vibrations in control surfaces, and reduced airplane handling.
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Required Actions
Remove tie rod bolts part number (P/N) 95.56.11.066 and spacers P/N 11.56.27.038, and replace them with tie rod bolts P/N 95.56.11.418 and spacers P/N 11.56.27.138, following APEX Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 040206. Do not install any tie rod bolt P/N 95.56.11.066 or spacer P/N 11.56.27.038 as of the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service after September 23, 2008
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Affected Aircraft
APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B airplanes, serial numbers 300 through 317, and all other serial numbers that incorporate APEX change 000302 (fibre carbon wing spars).
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