AD 75-17-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 880B | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 885 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Models MS880B and MS885 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets.
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Required Actions
Inspect left and right lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets for cracks within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks are found, replace brackets with steel brackets (P/Ns 880.33.0.106.1 and 880.33.0.106.2) before further flight. If no cracks, replace brackets within 100 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (for inspection); before further flight if cracks are found; within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date if no cracks.
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Affected Aircraft
Socata Models MS880B and MS885 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 395 with aluminum lateral front horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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