AD 2013-04-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Reims Aviation S.A. Airplanes

AD Number
2013-04-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1274
FR Citation
78 FR 11978

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Reims Aviation S.A. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper material used in nose landing gear (NLG) attachment brackets, Part Number 6013119-1, could lead to failure of the NLG bracket with consequent damage to the airplane while landing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the NLG attachment brackets, P/N 6013119-1, to verify if they are made of steel and not aluminum alloy. If an aluminum alloy bracket is found, replace it with an airworthy steel NLG attachment bracket before further flight. Do not install any NLG attachment bracket P/N 6013119-1 unless it is made of steel.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after March 28, 2013, or within the next 30 days after March 28, 2013, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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