AD 2016-19-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

AD Number
2016-19-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-4229
FR Citation
81 FR 64053

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Viking Air Limited Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion and/or cracking of the elevator control rod assemblies and the elevator actuating lever on the control column.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the elevator control rod assemblies, the elevator actuating lever, and the control column torque tube for corrosion, cracking, and/or other damages. Repair or replace damaged parts. Revise the maintenance program to incorporate the inspection requirements and add a life limit to certain elevator control rod assemblies.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes.

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