AD 74-16-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Series Airplanes

AD Number
74-16-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 340 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Series Airplanes
aircraft Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. 440 Airworthiness Directives; GENERAL DYNAMICS Models 340 and 440 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Longitudinal cracks in the stringer or beltframe at the beltframe attach points could lead to loss of structural integrity of the frame.

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Required Actions

Inspect stringer to frame attachments per specified procedures (g)(1) through (g)(4) at intervals based on time in service. Repairs must be made before further flight if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Compliance required as indicated in the AD, with initial inspections due within specified time in service windows based on current hours.

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Affected Aircraft

General Dynamics Models 340 and 440 series airplanes, including those modified for turbo-propeller power.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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