AD 2013-04-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond | Aircraft Industries GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | crank of the elevator push rod that can cause failure of the elevator | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Installation of an unsuitable self-locking nut on the bell crank of the elevator push rod that can cause failure of the elevator, resulting in loss of control.
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Required Actions
Replace each elevator bell crank assembly with part number 820-2730-12-00 and each elevator bell crank mount with part number 820-2730-11-00. Only install elevator bell crank assemblies with P/N 820-2730-12-00 and mounts with P/N 820-2730-11-00 after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 9, 2013, or within 12 months after April 9, 2013, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model H-36, HK 36 R, HK 36 TS, and HK 36 TTS airplanes, serial numbers 36.300 through 36.416.
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