AD 50-19-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. | 240 Series | CONVAIR Model 240 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the rudder flight tab balance weight brackets and of the rudder closing spar ahead of the flight tab have been experienced on service aircraft.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder flight tab balance weight brackets for cracks in the neck down areas approximately 1 inch from the flight tab and adjacent to the edges of the counterweight. Inspect the rudder closing spar for cracks adjacent to the rudder flight tab hinge brackets. Replace or repair all cracks before next flight. Reinforce the brackets and their attachments by January 1, 1951.
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Compliance Time
As soon as practicable but not later than next No. 1 inspection and to be repeated at each No. 2 inspection thereafter. Reinforcement required by January 1, 1951.
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Affected Aircraft
All CONVAIR Model 240 Series aircraft.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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