AD 86-10-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T(B) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-TT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The elevator gust lock system may engage in flight, which could result in loss of elevator control.
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Required Actions
Remove the elevator gust lock system components and install the alternate elevator gust lock and associated hardware per Fairchild Service Bulletins 226-27-041 (SA226 models) or 227-27-016 (SA227 models). Airplanes may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 hours time-in-service or the next 30 calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Models SA226 and SA227 airplanes with specific serial ranges: SA226-T (S/N T201-T275, T277-T291), SA226-T(B) (S/N T(B)276, T(B)292-T(B)417), SA226-AT (S/N AT001-AT074), SA226-TC (S/N TC201-TC419), SA227-TT (S/N TT421-TT555), SA227-AT (S/N AT423-AT631B), SA227-AC (S/N AC406, AC415, AC416, AC420-AC632)
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Gust Lock System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-10-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-10-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-T...Show more Subject: Elevator Gust Lock System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1986 Make: M7 Aerospace LLC Model: SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC | SA226-T(B) | 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: 86-10-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5315 AD NUMBER: 86-10-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-10-08 FAIRCHILD: Amendment 39-5315. Applies to Models SA226 and SA227 airplanes (Serial Numbers (S/N) SA226-T, S/N T201 through T275, T277 through T291; SA226-T(B), S/N T(B)276, T(B)292 through T(B)417; SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT074; SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC419; SA227-TT, S/N TT421 through TT555; SA227-AT, S/N AT423 through AT631B; SA227-AC, S/N AC406, AC415, AC416, and AC420 through AC632) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 200 hours time-in-service or the next 30 calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the elevator gust lock from engaging in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the elevator gust lock system components and install the alternate elevator gust lock and associated hardware in accordance with the instructions in Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin (S/B) 226-27-041 revised February 18, 1986, for the SA226 airplane models, or S/B 227-27-016 revised February 18, 1986, for the SA227 airplane models. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance may be used if approved by the Manager of the Airplane Certification Branch, ASW-150, Southwest Regional Office, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76101; telephone (817) 877-2070. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Fairchild Aircraft Corporation, Post Office Box 32486, San Antonio, Texas 78284, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on May 28, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-10-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-10-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-T...Show more Subject: Elevator Gust Lock System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1986 Make: M7 Aerospace LLC Model: SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC | SA226-T(B) | 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: 86-10-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5315 AD NUMBER: 86-10-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Models SA226, SA227, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, and SA227-TT Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-10-08 FAIRCHILD: Amendment 39-5315. Applies to Models SA226 and SA227 airplanes (Serial Numbers (S/N) SA226-T, S/N T201 through T275, T277 through T291; SA226-T(B), S/N T(B)276, T(B)292 through T(B)417; SA226-AT, S/N AT001 through AT074; SA226-TC, S/N TC201 through TC419; SA227-TT, S/N TT421 through TT555; SA227-AT, S/N AT423 through AT631B; SA227-AC, S/N AC406, AC415, AC416, and AC420 through AC632) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 200 hours time-in-service or the next 30 calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the elevator gust lock from engaging in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the elevator gust lock system components and install the alternate elevator gust lock and associated hardware in accordance with the instructions in Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin (S/B) 226-27-041 revised February 18, 1986, for the SA226 airplane models, or S/B 227-27-016 revised February 18, 1986, for the SA227 airplane models. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance may be used if approved by the Manager of the Airplane Certification Branch, ASW-150, Southwest Regional Office, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76101; telephone (817) 877-2070. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Fairchild Aircraft Corporation, Post Office Box 32486, San Antonio, Texas 78284, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on May 28, 1986. FOOTER:
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