AD 76-09-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/F | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 18/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/F | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 20/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.205 - 22/R | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208 | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aermacchi S.p.A. | S.208A | Airworthiness Directives; Siai-Marchetti Models S205 and S208 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the rear wing spar adjacent to the inboard and outboard aileron hinge attachments could lead to possible loss of aileron control.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date, inspect the rear wing spar for cracks per Service Bulletin 205B42. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 25 hours time in service. If cracks are found, repair and reinforce the spar before further flight per the same service bulletin, except certain S205 serial numbers may omit the reinforcement provisions.
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Compliance Time
within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding 15 hours time in service and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti Model S205 airplanes, serial numbers 5-406 and below, and Model S208 airplanes, serial numbers 4-64 and below.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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