AD 2016-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked elevator torque tubes, which could result in failure due to possible fatigue, leading to loss of elevator and aileron control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the elevator torque tube for cracks. Replace the elevator torque tube if any cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within the next inspection period or 100 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Pacific Aerospace Limited Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes, all serial numbers, equipped with elevator torque tube part numbers 242837, 242527, 242835, or 242646, and certificated in any category.
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