AD 48-45-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62A-4 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M-62 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62C | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M-62 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of plywood butt plates from wing spar ends and rot in wing spar webs and caps, which could lead to structural failure of the wing spar.
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Required Actions
Inspect plywood butt plates for separation from wing spar ends and inspect spar ends for rot. Cut 16 1/2-inch diameter inspection holes in wing lower skin to inspect spars for rot and separation of plywood webs from caps. Install 1/4-inch drain holes in lower skin where missing or spaced too far apart, and clean dirt from drain holes. Repair or replace deteriorated parts and cover inspection holes with fabric patches. Install seaplane grommets at drain holes in areas splashed by water from landing wheels.
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Compliance Time
at each annual inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Hiller Corporation Model M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4, M-62B, M-62C aircraft
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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