AD 64-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27F | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27G | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27J | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27M | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD Model F-27 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The rudder may become unbalanced, leading to improper control forces and degraded handling characteristics.
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Required Actions
Rebalance the rudder following Fairchild Service Bulletin 27-38 or an equivalent approved method.
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Compliance Time
within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model F-27, F-27A, F-27B, F-27F, F-27G, F-27J, F-27M aircraft
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