AD 2020-17-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A design change to the fuselage strut pick up ribs No. 5 and 6 that requires a reduced life limit.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, in your airplane existing service manual with GippsAero Model GA8, GA8 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-04, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018, or GippsAero Model GA8-TC 320, GA8-TC 320 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-06, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018, as applicable to your model airplane. Remove from service each part listed in Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, in your airplane service manual that has reached or exceeded its new life limit. Except as provided in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, no alternative life limits may be approved for the parts listed in GippsAero Model GA8, GA8 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-04, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018, or GippsAero Model GA8-TC 320, GA8-TC 320 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-06, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8 and Model GA8-TC320 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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