AD 79-13-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC

AD Number
79-13-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-AT Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-T Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-TC Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-T(B) Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC

Unsafe Condition

Inside latches of nose baggage compartment door may become disengaged by shifting baggage.

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Required Actions

Install striker plates on the nose baggage door frames and covers over the inside door latches in accordance with Swearingen Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin SB 52-007 revised May 29, 1979, or an FAA approved equivalent.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Swearingen Models SA226-T (S/N T201 through T291 except T276), SA226-T(B) (S/N T276, T292 through T302), SA226-AT (S/N AT001 through AT071), and SA226-TC (S/N TC201 through TC286)

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Federal Register Abstract

Baggage Compartment

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AD Number:
79-13-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC
Subject:
Baggage Compartment
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/28/1979
Make:
M7 Aerospace LLC
Model:
SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC | SA226-T(B)
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-13-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3503

AD NUMBER:   79-13-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 28, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-13-07 SWEARINGEN : Amendment 39-3503. Applies to Models SA226-T, S/N T201 through T291 except T276; Model SA226-T(B), S/N T276, and T292 through T302; Model SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT071; Model SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC286.

Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

In the event the aircraft is located where the modification cannot be accomplished within the required hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, a special flight permit pursuant to FAR 21.197 may be issued to allow ferrying of the aircraft to a facility where the required modification can be accomplished.

To prevent inside latches of nose baggage compartment door from becoming disengaged by shifting baggage, accomplish the following unless already accomplished:

(a) Install striker plates on the nose baggage door frames and covers over the inside door latches in accordance with Swearingen Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin SB 52-007 revised May 29, 1979, or an FAA approved equivalent.

(b) The manufacturer's instructions identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Director of Products Support, Swearingen Aviation Corporation, P.O. Box 32486, San Antonio, Texas 78284. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1979.

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AD Number:
79-13-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC
Subject:
Baggage Compartment
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/28/1979
Make:
M7 Aerospace LLC
Model:
SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC | SA226-T(B)
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-13-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3503

AD NUMBER:   79-13-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 28, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-13-07 SWEARINGEN : Amendment 39-3503. Applies to Models SA226-T, S/N T201 through T291 except T276; Model SA226-T(B), S/N T276, and T292 through T302; Model SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT071; Model SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC286.

Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

In the event the aircraft is located where the modification cannot be accomplished within the required hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, a special flight permit pursuant to FAR 21.197 may be issued to allow ferrying of the aircraft to a facility where the required modification can be accomplished.

To prevent inside latches of nose baggage compartment door from becoming disengaged by shifting baggage, accomplish the following unless already accomplished:

(a) Install striker plates on the nose baggage door frames and covers over the inside door latches in accordance with Swearingen Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin SB 52-007 revised May 29, 1979, or an FAA approved equivalent.

(b) The manufacturer's instructions identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Director of Products Support, Swearingen Aviation Corporation, P.O. Box 32486, San Antonio, Texas 78284. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1979.

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