AD 2010-18-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive wear in the forward slide of the cargo door may result in the door becoming detached from the aircraft in flight, with potentially catastrophic results.
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Required Actions
Inspect the cargo door slide for excessive wear as per GippsAero Pty. Ltd. Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-23, Issue 3. Install a slide backing plate, castellated nut, and split pin as part of the minor design change.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 hours total time-in-service (TIS) of the airplane or within the next 10 hours TIS after August 30, 2010, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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