AD 2020-16-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc.

AD Number
2020-16-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0715
FR Citation
85 FR 49962

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Aircraft Inc Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc.

Unsafe Condition

Failure of either the forward or rear support transfers loads to the other support, increasing the likelihood that both could fail, which has occurred in one known incident. A combined failure of both the forward and rear supports could result in stabilizer departure and loss of airplane control.

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Required Actions

This AD requires inspection for cracks and replacement if necessary of the forward horizontal stabilizer support assembly. This AD also requires inspecting the rear horizontal stabilizer support tube for corrosion and damage and repair if necessary. This AD also requires reporting the inspection results to the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Aviat Aircraft Inc. Model A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, and A-1C-200 airplanes.

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