AD 60-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose rivets in the rudder and elevator tension regulator assembly (P/N 0501101-0 or 0501101-1) could lead to failure of the elevator bellcrank attachment.
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Required Actions
Replace 'cherry' rivets attaching the elevator bellcrank to tension regulator assembly with bolts, P/N 27-720003-9. Prohibit further use of AN 470DD rivets in this assembly. If AN 470DD rivets are replaced or removed, they must be replaced with the specified bolts.
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Compliance Time
February 15, 1960
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Models F-27, F-27A, and F-27B, Serial Numbers 1 to 64 inclusive.
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