AD 2010-11-06

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Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd Models N22B, N22S, and N24A Airplanes

AD Number
2010-11-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0235
FR Citation
75 FR 30268

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd Models N22B, N22S, and N24A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The results of full scale fatigue tests being conducted by the manufacturer have shown the need for inspection of critical fastener holes in the stub wing upper front spar cap, near the wing strut attachment.

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Required Actions

Install an inspection hole in the left-hand and right-hand stub wing bottom skin. Initially inspect the stub wing front spar cap for cracks before further flight after installing the inspection hole. Repetitively inspect at intervals not to exceed every 600 hours time-in-service. If any crack is found, contact Customer Support Manager, Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd., for an FAA-approved repair scheme/modification and incorporate the repair scheme/modification.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 6, 2010, or within the next 90 days after July 6, 2010, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd Models N22B, N22S, and N24A airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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