AD 2024-07-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
excessive wear in the forward slide of the cargo door may result in the cargo door separating from the airplane in flight with potentially catastrophic results
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Required Actions
accomplish the actions specified in GippsAero Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2005-23, Issue 8, including installing a backing plate on the forward slide of the cargo door, inspecting the forward slide of the cargo door for excessive wear, inspecting the cargo door latching mechanism for contact between the operating rod and door handle pivot post, inspecting the threaded studs and rod ends at both ends of the operating rod for bending, and checking the cargo door handle engagement with the catch; rework the cargo door handle pivot post; rework the door operating rod; inspect the door handle to determine if an integrated stop is installed and check for excessive play; and inspect the center rail of the cargo door to determine if an aft stop is installed, install an aft stop, and rework the center rail of the cargo door to accommodate the track stop
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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