AD 69-05-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227 | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227B | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227C | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227D | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. | FH-227E | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the wing area could develop, leading to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect wing area for cracks in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 51-1, as amended by Revision 6, or an approved equivalent. Use a 10-power glass for visual inspections where applicable. Replace cracked parts with same part number or approved equivalent, or incorporate approved repair before further flight if new cracks or propagating repairs are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time in service after the accumulation of the specified hours in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227, FH-227B, FH-227C, FH-227D, FH-227E models, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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