AD 47-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62A-4 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62C | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Looseness in elevator hinge attachments to the rear spar of the stabilizer could lead to structural failure of the elevator control system.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevator hinge attachments for looseness during each periodic inspection. Tighten any loose hinges by cutting oval-shaped openings in the stabilizer's lower surface forward of the rear spar, then secure nuts with safety devices and cover openings with fabric patches.
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Compliance Time
at each periodic inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Hiller Corporation M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4, M-62B, M-62C aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Hinge Attachments
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft Subject: Elevator Hinge Attachments Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Fairchild Hiller Corporation Model: M-62A | M-62A-3 | M-62A-4 | M-62B | M-62C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-07-02 FAIRCHILD: (Was Service Note 3 of AD-724-2.) Applies to M-62 Series Aircraft. At each periodic inspection, determine if any looseness exists in elevator hinge attachments to rear spar of stabilizer. All loose hinges should be tightened. This will necessitate cutting oval shaped openings in the lower surface of the stabilizer just forward of the rear spar. After nuts are drawn up and safetied the openings should be covered with fabric patches. (Fairchild Service Bulletin 44-2-C dated January 14, 1944, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft Subject: Elevator Hinge Attachments Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Fairchild Hiller Corporation Model: M-62A | M-62A-3 | M-62A-4 | M-62B | M-62C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild M-62 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-07-02 FAIRCHILD: (Was Service Note 3 of AD-724-2.) Applies to M-62 Series Aircraft. At each periodic inspection, determine if any looseness exists in elevator hinge attachments to rear spar of stabilizer. All loose hinges should be tightened. This will necessitate cutting oval shaped openings in the lower surface of the stabilizer just forward of the rear spar. After nuts are drawn up and safetied the openings should be covered with fabric patches. (Fairchild Service Bulletin 44-2-C dated January 14, 1944, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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