AD 2021-23-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; ASI Aviation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Airplanes

AD Number
2021-23-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0712
FR Citation
86 FR 68897

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Reims Aviation S.A. Various Airworthiness Directives; ASI Aviation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; ASI Aviation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An occurrence was reported where one pilot rudder control pedal of an F 406 aeroplane detached in flight. No change in aeroplane attitude occurred. The rudder was controlled using the co-pilot rudder pedals, and an uneventful landing was made. Investigation results determined that the affected rudder pedal torque tube had failed due to a crack.

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Required Actions

Inspect the left-hand and right-hand rudder control pedal torque tubes for cracks using repetitive visual, dye- or fluorescent-penetrant, and magnetic particle inspections, and replace with a serviceable part if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

ASI Aviation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Reims Aviation S.A.) Model F406 airplanes

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