AD 82-05-05 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes

AD Number
82-05-05 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA227-AC (C-26A) Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA227-AT Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA227-TT Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Propeller ice accumulation and potentially hazardous severe aircraft vibration

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Required Actions

Install black electrician's tape or equivalent over the words 'AND ICING CONDITIONS' in the Operating Limitations Placard. Install a temporary placard stating 'NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING' in clear view of the pilot. Delete or cover the words 'AND ICING CONDITIONS' in the Approved Types of Operations Section of the AFM. Compliance may be done by a private pilot certificate holder with appropriate record entry.

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Compliance Time

within the next five hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Fairchild Model SA227-AC (S/N's AC-420 through AC-481, AC-485 through AC-491, AC-496 through AC-499 and AC-503), SA227-AT (S/N's AT-423 through AT-446, AT-454 through AT-487 and AT-501), and SA227-TT (S/N's TT-421 through TT-462, TT-468 through TT-480 and TT-486 and TT-426A, TT-444A, TT-456A, TT-459A, TT-462A, TT-468A, TT-477A, TT-483A, TT-486A, and TT-489A) airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Federal Register Abstract

Icing Conditions

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AD Number:
82-05-05 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes
Subject:
Icing Conditions
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/03/1982
Make:
M7 Aerospace LLC
Model:
SA227-AC (C-26A) | SA227-AT | SA227-TT
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: 82-05-05 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4369

AD NUMBER:   82-05-05 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 3, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-05-05 R1 FAIRCHILD SWEARINGEN: Amendment 39-4369. Applies to Models SA227-AC (S/N's AC-420 through AC-481, AC-485 through AC-491, AC-496 through AC-499 and AC-503), SA227-AT (S/N's AT-423 through AT-446, AT-454 through AT-487 and AT- 501), and SA227-TT (S/N's TT-421 through TT-462, TT-468 through TT-480 and TT-486 and TT-426A, TT-444A, TT-456A, TT-459A, TT-462A, TT-468A, TT-477A, TT-483A, TT-486A, and TT-489A) airplanes certificated in all categories.

COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent propeller ice accumulation and potentially hazardous severe aircraft vibration, within the next five hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following:

a) Install black electrician's tape or equivalent over the words "AND ICING CONDITIONS" in the Approved Types of Operations Section of the Operating Limitations Placard which is located above the left side console.

b) Install a temporary placard of 1/4-inch minimum lettering which states "NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING" in front of and in clear view of the pilot and operate the airplane in accordance with this placard.

c) In the Approved Types of Operation Section of the Operating Limitations placard shown in Section I, Limitations Section, of the Model SA227-AC Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and in Section II, Limitation Section, of the Models SA227-AT and -TT AFM, delete or cover the words "AND ICING CONDITIONS."

d) The placard and AFM changes required by this AD may be accomplished by the holder of at least a private pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by that person who must make the prescribed entry in the Airplane Maintenance Records indicating compliance with this AD.

e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, Southwest Region, P.O. Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. The procedures contained in Fairchild Swearingen SA227 Series Alert Service Bulletin SB A 61-002 PROPELLERS-LEADING EDGE PROTECTION dated February 26, 1982, if accomplished in entirety are approved as an equivalent method of compliance with this AD.

This amendment becomes effective on May 3, 1982, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by a priority letter from the FAA dated February 26, 1982, and is identified as AD 82-05-05.

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AD Number:
82-05-05 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes
Subject:
Icing Conditions
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/03/1982
Make:
M7 Aerospace LLC
Model:
SA227-AC (C-26A) | SA227-AT | SA227-TT
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: 82-05-05 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4369

AD NUMBER:   82-05-05 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model SA227-AC, SA227-AT and SA227-TT Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 3, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-05-05 R1 FAIRCHILD SWEARINGEN: Amendment 39-4369. Applies to Models SA227-AC (S/N's AC-420 through AC-481, AC-485 through AC-491, AC-496 through AC-499 and AC-503), SA227-AT (S/N's AT-423 through AT-446, AT-454 through AT-487 and AT- 501), and SA227-TT (S/N's TT-421 through TT-462, TT-468 through TT-480 and TT-486 and TT-426A, TT-444A, TT-456A, TT-459A, TT-462A, TT-468A, TT-477A, TT-483A, TT-486A, and TT-489A) airplanes certificated in all categories.

COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent propeller ice accumulation and potentially hazardous severe aircraft vibration, within the next five hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following:

a) Install black electrician's tape or equivalent over the words "AND ICING CONDITIONS" in the Approved Types of Operations Section of the Operating Limitations Placard which is located above the left side console.

b) Install a temporary placard of 1/4-inch minimum lettering which states "NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT IN ICING" in front of and in clear view of the pilot and operate the airplane in accordance with this placard.

c) In the Approved Types of Operation Section of the Operating Limitations placard shown in Section I, Limitations Section, of the Model SA227-AC Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and in Section II, Limitation Section, of the Models SA227-AT and -TT AFM, delete or cover the words "AND ICING CONDITIONS."

d) The placard and AFM changes required by this AD may be accomplished by the holder of at least a private pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by that person who must make the prescribed entry in the Airplane Maintenance Records indicating compliance with this AD.

e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA, Southwest Region, P.O. Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. The procedures contained in Fairchild Swearingen SA227 Series Alert Service Bulletin SB A 61-002 PROPELLERS-LEADING EDGE PROTECTION dated February 26, 1982, if accomplished in entirety are approved as an equivalent method of compliance with this AD.

This amendment becomes effective on May 3, 1982, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by a priority letter from the FAA dated February 26, 1982, and is identified as AD 82-05-05.

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