AD 2011-23-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Risk of the hopper lid interfering with the opening of the canopy in the event of an emergency landing, as identified in a recent Cresco 08-600 accident. The hopper lid installation on the accident aircraft was an unapproved modification, and the Fletcher FU24 hopper installation is a similar design.
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Required Actions
Review aircraft records to determine if a hopper lid modification has been recorded. Visually inspect for unapproved hopper lid modifications. If the hopper lid modification is an approved design, perform a conformity inspection. If the hopper lid modification is not an approved design, remove the hopper lid installation before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 15, 2011, or within 12 calendar months after December 15, 2011, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Pacific Aerospace Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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