AD 2016-04-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 | Aerospace LLC | Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A pilot's sole reliance on the negative torque system (NTS) for reducing drag in the event of engine power loss may result in the pilot's failure to initiate the Engine Failure Inflight checklist and feather the propellers in time.
Required Actions
Inserting updates into the airplane flight manual (AFM) and/or the pilot operating handbook (POH) that will clearly establish that the NTS is not designed to automatically feather the propeller but only to provide drag protection.
Compliance Time
Before further flight
Affected Aircraft
All M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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