AD 2009-18-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A number of rudder spring tab lever assemblies were found cracked, which could lead to failure of the rudder flight control system and consequent loss of control of the aircraft.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder spring tab lever assembly at intervals of 400 flight hours. Replace the rudder spring tab lever assembly with an improved unit, part number 001A272A4020-004, if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 400 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
328 Support Services GmbH Dornier Model 328-100 airplanes with rudder spring tab lever assembly part number 001A272A4020-002 installed, and all Model 328-300 airplanes.
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