AD 2019-07-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A manufacturing quality escape has resulted in wing strut fittings in the effective serial number range to be manufactured with incorrect grain orientation. The fatigue implications of the incorrect grain are not well understood.
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Required Actions
Inspect the wing strut and strut fitting according to the procedures in GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2017-174, Issue 2, dated May 23, 2018. Replace the struts and strut fittings if any damage or wear is found. Report the inspection findings to the manufacturer.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8 and Model GA8-TC320 airplanes with wing strut fittings in the effective serial number range.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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