AD 2014-20-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corp. | Models 14-19-3A | Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria Aircraft LLC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking | Aviation | Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria Aircraft LLC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria Aircraft LLC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria Aircraft LLC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bellanca | Aircraft Corp | Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria Aircraft LLC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks are still being found in the vertical side fuselage tube (fuselage station 7) in the area near the upper fuselage longeron on airplanes that have had Bellanca Kit SK1234789-0004 installed. This could cause failure of the horizontal stabilizer, reduced structural integrity of the fuselage, and result in loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aft fuselage structure near the top of the vertical side tubing for cracks. Replace any cracked parts as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in paragraphs (g) through (h) of this AD, unless already done.
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Affected Aircraft
Alexandria Aircraft LLC (type certificate previously held by Bellanca Aircraft Corp., Viking Aviation, Inc., and Bellanca, Inc.) Models 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31ATC, and 17-31TC airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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