AD 47-07-03
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
Cracks in the wing center section bottom surface extending into the spar flange area, loose strap hinge fittings, missing or improperly attached spar butt plates, checks or cracks in plywood spar webs, deterioration of the trailing edge of the wing center section and outer panel over flap area due to moisture, and oil soaking and skin separation on the forward face of the front spar and belly skin at engine cutout.
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Required Actions
Inspect the wing center section bottom surface for cracks, inspect the butt ends of the spars to ensure butt plates are in place and properly attached, inspect strap hinge fittings for looseness and replace loose bushings, inspect plywood spar webs for checks or cracks, inspect the trailing edge of the wing center section and outer panel over flap area for moisture-related deterioration, and inspect the forward face of the front spar and belly skin at engine cutout for oil soaking and skin separation. Inspections must be conducted after severe landings, gear damage, and at each periodic inspection.
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Compliance Time
Prior to original certification and at each periodic inspection thereafter, and as otherwise noted.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Hiller Corporation M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4, M-62B, and M-62C aircraft.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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