AD 55-03-01

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

CONVAIR Model 340 Aircraft

AD Number
55-03-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 340 CONVAIR Model 340 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

AN 310-4 nut coming off of the AN 174-33 bolt that attaches the left-hand elevator servo tab idler to the structure, resulting in flutter of the elevator servo tab, subsequent failures at the elevator control system, and loss of elevator control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the control systems for the servo tab on the left elevator and right elevator trim tab on all 340 aircraft, including nuts, bolts, idlers, bellcranks, pushrods, and a general security check of all nuts and bolts.

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Compliance Time

As soon as practical but not later than the next 15 hours service

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Affected Aircraft

CONVAIR Model 340 Aircraft, all serial numbers

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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