AD 73-24-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell International Rockwell Commander Model 112 Airplanes

AD Number
73-24-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Commander Aircraft Corporation 112 Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell International Rockwell Commander Model 112 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the aileron hinges and/or the elevator trim tab hinges due to the use of formed hinge halves made by rolling the edge of a 0.040 inches thick flat sheet, which are less durable than the extruded type 0.060 inches thick hinges.

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Required Actions

Inspect all hinge halves of both ailerons and both elevator trim tabs from the underside of the aircraft. Replace formed hinge halves with Rockwell Commander Part No. 42251-1 (aileron hinges) or Part No. 44020-5 (elevator trim tab hinges) before further flight if cracks are present. If no cracks are evident, the airplane may be flown to a base for replacement under FAR 21.197.

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Compliance Time

before further flight unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Rockwell International Rockwell Commander Model 112 airplanes, Serial Numbers 3 through 120, certificated in all categories.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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