AD 81-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural wear or damage to the lower wing-to-fuselage aerodynamic fairing stiffeners, attached grommets, and lower fuselage pressure vessel skin.
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Required Actions
Inspect the lower wing-to-fuselage aerodynamic fairing stiffers, attached grommets, and lower fuselage pressure vessel skin for deterioration, wear, or damage. Repair damaged areas and modify the structure in accordance with Swearingen Service Bulletin SB53-006 or equivalent means approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Swearingen Models SA226-T (S/N T201 through T275 and T277 through T291), SA226-AT (S/N AT001 through AT074), and SA226-TC (S/N TC201 through TC407) airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Structural Wear or Damage
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes Subject: Structural Wear or Damage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/15/1981 Make: M7 Aerospace LLC Model: SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4163 AD NUMBER: 81-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 15, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-15-01 SWEARINGEN: Amendment 39-4163. Applies to Swearingen Models SA226-T, S/N T201 through T275 and T277 through T291; SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT074, and SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC407 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 200 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this AD, unless Swearingen Bulletin SB53-006 issued November 27, 1980, has been accomplished. (Airworthiness Docket No. 80-ASW-54.) Inspect the lower wing-to-fuselage aerodynamic fairing stiffeners, the attached grommets, and the lower fuselage pressure vessel skin for deterioration, wear, or damage. Repair any damaged areas and modify the structure in accordance with Swearingen Service Bulletin SB53-006 issued November 24, 1980, or equivalent means approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region. A special flight permit may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to allow flight of the aircraft to a location where this AD can be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective August 15, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes Subject: Structural Wear or Damage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/15/1981 Make: M7 Aerospace LLC Model: SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/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: 81-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4163 AD NUMBER: 81-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 15, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-15-01 SWEARINGEN: Amendment 39-4163. Applies to Swearingen Models SA226-T, S/N T201 through T275 and T277 through T291; SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT074, and SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC407 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 200 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this AD, unless Swearingen Bulletin SB53-006 issued November 27, 1980, has been accomplished. (Airworthiness Docket No. 80-ASW-54.) Inspect the lower wing-to-fuselage aerodynamic fairing stiffeners, the attached grommets, and the lower fuselage pressure vessel skin for deterioration, wear, or damage. Repair any damaged areas and modify the structure in accordance with Swearingen Service Bulletin SB53-006 issued November 24, 1980, or equivalent means approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region. A special flight permit may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to allow flight of the aircraft to a location where this AD can be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective August 15, 1981. FOOTER:
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