AD 47-16-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BC | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BC-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BC12-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BC12-D | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BC12-D1 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BC12D-4-85 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BC12D-85 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BCS | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BCS-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BCS12-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BCS12-D | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BCS12-D1 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BCS12D-4-85 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BCS12D-85 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BF | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BF-60 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BF-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BF12-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BFS | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BFS-60 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BFS-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BFS12-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BL | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BL-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BL12-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BLS | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BLS-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. | BLS12-65 | Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks or evidence of poor welds in wing strut attachment fittings on lower fuselage longerons.
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Required Actions
Inspect wing strut attachment fittings on lower fuselage longerons for cracks or evidence of poor welds. Replace or reinforce fittings if cracks or defects are found.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required immediately.
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Affected Aircraft
Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Strut Fittings
Applicability Source Text
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft Subject: Wing Strut Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. Model: BC | BC-65 | BC12-65 | BC12-D | BC12-D1 | BC12D-4-85 | BC12D-85 | BCS | BCS-65 | BCS12-65 | BCS12-D ...Show more 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: 47-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-16-03 TAYLORCRAFT: (Was Mandatory Note 11 of AD-700-1: Mandatory Note 12 of AD-699-1; and Mandatory Note 13 of AD-696-3.) Applies to All Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft. Compliance required immediately. Inspect wing strut attachment fittings on lower fuselage longerons for cracks or evidence of poor weld. If cracks or defects are found, the fitting should be replaced or reinforced. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft Subject: Wing Strut Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Taylorcraft 2000, LLC | Taylorcraft, Inc. Model: BC | BC-65 | BC12-65 | BC12-D | BC12-D1 | BC12D-4-85 | BC12D-85 | BCS | BCS-65 | BCS12-65 | BCS12-D ...Show more 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: 47-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-16-03 TAYLORCRAFT: (Was Mandatory Note 11 of AD-700-1: Mandatory Note 12 of AD-699-1; and Mandatory Note 13 of AD-696-3.) Applies to All Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft. Compliance required immediately. Inspect wing strut attachment fittings on lower fuselage longerons for cracks or evidence of poor weld. If cracks or defects are found, the fitting should be replaced or reinforced. FOOTER:
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