AD 81-26-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Model SA226-T, SA226-TC, and SA226-AT |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Model SA226-T, SA226-TC, and SA226-AT |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Model SA226-T, SA226-TC, and SA226-AT |
Unsafe Condition
Disengagement of the control cables from the control pulleys
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Required Actions
Install cable guards and retainers in each control column in accordance with Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin SB27-022 or an equivalent means approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, Southwest Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD but not later than January 15, 1982
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Affected Aircraft
Swearingen Model SA226-T, S/N T201 through T290; SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT066; SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC255 airplanes certified in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Cable Guard & Retainer Installation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-26-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-26-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Model SA226-T, SA226-TC, and SA226-AT Subject: Cable Guard & Retainer Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1981 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LLC Model: SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-26-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4284 AD NUMBER: 81-26-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Model SA226-T, SA226-TC, and SA226-AT ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-26-04 SWEARINGEN: Amendment 39-4284. Applies to Swearingen Model SA226-T, S/N T201 through T290; SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT066; SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC255 airplanes certified in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD but not later than January 15, 1982. Accomplishment of Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin SB27-022 issued January 5, 1979, satisfies the requirements of this AD (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-65). To prevent disengagement of the control cables from the control pulleys, install cable guards and retainers in each control column in accordance with Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin SB27-022 issued January 5, 1979, or an equivalent means approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, 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 December 31, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-26-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-26-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Model SA226-T, SA226-TC, and SA226-AT Subject: Cable Guard & Retainer Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1981 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: 81-26-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4284 AD NUMBER: 81-26-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Swearingen Model SA226-T, SA226-TC, and SA226-AT ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-26-04 SWEARINGEN: Amendment 39-4284. Applies to Swearingen Model SA226-T, S/N T201 through T290; SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT066; SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC255 airplanes certified in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD but not later than January 15, 1982. Accomplishment of Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin SB27-022 issued January 5, 1979, satisfies the requirements of this AD (Airworthiness Docket No. 81-ASW-65). To prevent disengagement of the control cables from the control pulleys, install cable guards and retainers in each control column in accordance with Fairchild Swearingen Service Bulletin SB27-022 issued January 5, 1979, or an equivalent means approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, 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 December 31, 1981. FOOTER:
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