AD 2019-08-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2019-08-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0350
FR Citation
84 FR 24007

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Models 525 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Malfunction of the Tamarack active load alleviation system (ATLAS) may reduce the pilot's ability to control the airplane, leading to loss of control of the airplane with consequent loss of life.

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Required Actions

Deactivate the Tamarack ATLAS, fix the Tamarack active control surfaces (TACS) in place, revise the operating limitations in the AFM, and fabricate and install a placard to prohibit further flight.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Aviation, Inc. Models 525, 525A, and 525B airplanes with Tamarack active load alleviation system (ATLAS) winglets installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA03842NY.

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