AD 2009-18-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes

AD Number
2009-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0489
FR Citation
74 FR 43624

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Jamming of the rudder-aileron interconnect cables by unsecured items in the baggage compartment, which could result in failure of the rudder-aileron interconnect cable system. This failure could lead to loss of control.

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Required Actions

Secure any items stowed in the baggage compartment using tie down straps and/or a cargo net. Install the rudder-aileron interconnect cable shield kit SL<i>274 or SL<i>274-2, as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight for securing items; no later than December 31, 2009, for installing the cable shield kit.

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Affected Aircraft

Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes, serial numbers 802/802A-001 through 802/802A-0319, certificated in any category.

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