AD 2017-07-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion | Aircraft Corp | Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. |
| aircraft | Champion | Aircraft Corp | Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove.
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Required Actions
Fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and reporting of the inspection results to the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for airplanes with known cracks.
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Affected Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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