AD 65-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27A | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27F | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27G | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27J | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | F-27M | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Malfunctions of the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints resulting in an asymmetric flap condition.
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Required Actions
Modify the actuator shaft to flap gear box connecting shaft universal joints in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin No. 27-35, dated June 15, 1962, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Maryland Air Industries, Inc. Model F-27 Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 through 95
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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