AD 2012-24-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Burnt electrical connectors leading to the left-hand wingtip pitot heater, which may result in loss of airspeed indication.
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Required Actions
Modify the pitot heat wiring connector at the left wingtip, following GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-77, Issue 3, dated March 23, 2012.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after January 7, 2013, or at the next annual inspection after January 7, 2013, 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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