AD 87-02-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T(B) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-TT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Primary control system cable failures due to broken wires, wear, or general condition degradation in elevator, rudder, aileron, and aileron to rudder interconnect cables.
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Required Actions
Inspect control cables for broken wires and wear by cleaning with cloth, visual inspection, and specific checks near contact areas. Replace cables if broken wires exceed specified limits or wear criteria. Inspect associated components and rerig systems after repairs.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date (January 27, 1987) and each 400 hours TIS thereafter for airplanes with 10,000+ hours TIS on effective date; or within the next 150 hours TIS and each 10,000 hours TIS thereafter for replacement. For airplanes with <10,000 hours TIS on effective date, prior to 10,150 hours TIS and each 400/10,000 hours TIS thereafter. Alternatives may be used interchangeably.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, and SA227-AC (all serial numbers)
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