AD 46-40-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7AM | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7AS | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7D | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7E | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7F | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 22 C7G | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | 24 C8 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the oleo tube reinforcement could result in structural failure of the oleo tube at the piston end, leading to loss of aircraft control.
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Required Actions
Reinforce the oleo tubes at the piston end by installing sleeve Fairchild part SK-1636. The sleeve may be attached using two AN 435-5-4 rivets or by welding through four 5/16-inch holes drilled in the piston tube. Replace all damaged parts.
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Compliance Time
next 100-hour inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Models 22 and 24 Series Aircraft, serial numbers 3300 to 3319 inclusive and 3350 to 3358 inclusive, except seaplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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