AD 87-13-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes

AD Number
87-13-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-AT Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-T Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-TC Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-T(B) Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA26-AT Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes
aircraft M7 Aerospace LLC SA26-T Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inadvertent landing gear selector movement

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the center pedestal for brackets, holders, or storage devices and remove them prior to further flight. Modify the landing gear selector lever according to specified service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

On or before December 1, 1987

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Affected Aircraft

Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC (All serial numbers except SA226-T(B), S/N T-276, T-283 through T-297; SA226-AT, S/N AT-062E through AT-069; and SA226-TC, S/N TC-247 through TC-279)

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Federal Register Abstract

Landing Gear Selector

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AD Number:
87-13-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B)...Show more
Subject:
Landing Gear Selector
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/10/1987
Make:
M7 Aerospace LLC
Model:
SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC | SA226-T(B) | SA26-AT | SA26-T
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: 87-13-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5668

AD NUMBER:   87-13-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 10, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-13-11 FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5668. Applies to Model SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC (All serial numbers) except SA226-T(B), S/N T-276, T-283 through T-297, SA226-AT, S/N AT-062E through AT-069 and SA226-TC, S/N TC-247 through TC-279; airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent inadvertent landing gear selector movement, accomplish the following:

(a) On or before December 1, 1987, accomplish the following:

(1) Visually inspect the sides and end of the center pedestal for installation of brackets, holders, or any sort of provision for the storage of maps, charts, and approach charts and, prior to further flight, remove any such devices.

(2) Modify the landing gear selector lever in accordance with Fairchild Aircraft Corporation S/B 26-32-30-39, dated February 13, 1987 (for the Model SA26 airplanes), or S/B 226-32-048, revision dated February 13, 1987 (for the Model SA226 airplanes), as applicable.

(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 with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, ASW-150, FAA, Southwest Regional Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150, Telephone (817) 624-5150.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 790490, San Antonio, Texas 78279-0490; or may examine the documents referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

Effective on August 10, 1987.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B)...Show more
Subject:
Landing Gear Selector
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/10/1987
Make:
M7 Aerospace LLC
Model:
SA226-AT | SA226-T | SA226-TC | SA226-T(B) | SA26-AT | SA26-T
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: 87-13-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5668

AD NUMBER:   87-13-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Models SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT and SA226-TC Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 10, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-13-11 FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5668. Applies to Model SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC (All serial numbers) except SA226-T(B), S/N T-276, T-283 through T-297, SA226-AT, S/N AT-062E through AT-069 and SA226-TC, S/N TC-247 through TC-279; airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent inadvertent landing gear selector movement, accomplish the following:

(a) On or before December 1, 1987, accomplish the following:

(1) Visually inspect the sides and end of the center pedestal for installation of brackets, holders, or any sort of provision for the storage of maps, charts, and approach charts and, prior to further flight, remove any such devices.

(2) Modify the landing gear selector lever in accordance with Fairchild Aircraft Corporation S/B 26-32-30-39, dated February 13, 1987 (for the Model SA26 airplanes), or S/B 226-32-048, revision dated February 13, 1987 (for the Model SA226 airplanes), as applicable.

(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 with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, ASW-150, FAA, Southwest Regional Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150, Telephone (817) 624-5150.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 790490, San Antonio, Texas 78279-0490; or may examine the documents referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

Effective on August 10, 1987.

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