AD 2013-03-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

AD Number
2013-03-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1251
FR Citation
78 FR 9781

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Aircraft operating outside the aft center of gravity (C of G) limits during parachute-drop operations. Exceeding C of G limits could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Amend the airplane flight manual (AFM) to restrict maximum occupancy of the cabin aft of fuselage station (F.S) 118.84 to 6 persons. Fabricate and install placards in the aft cabin indicating the maximum occupancy limit. Ensure weight and balance calculations comply with specified limitations. For turbine engine airplanes, add fuselage station (F.S.) reference line placards inside the rear cabin walls within 15 days after March 19, 2013.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 days after March 19, 2013, for turbine engine airplanes. Other actions were required as of October 18, 2010.

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Affected Aircraft

Pacific Aerospace Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes, all serial numbers, modified to conduct parachute operations.

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