AD 90-05-06 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) 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) | FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) 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) | FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-TT | FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Main landing gear doors may jam against the nacelle skin and prevent extension of the landing gear.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the gap between main landing gear doors and adjacent nacelle skins to ensure 0.38±0.03 inches clearance per Fairchild Service Bulletins SA226-32-055 or SA227-32-027. If rework is needed, accomplish required tasks before further flight. Allow ferry flight under FAR 21.197 to reach compliance location.
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Compliance Time
within the next 250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild (Swearingen) Models 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-TT541), SA227-AT (S/N AT423-AT695), SA227-AC (S/N AC406, AC415, AC416, AC420-AC729)
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Doors
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-05-06_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-05-06 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-CE-32-AD Subject Heading: FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-...Show more Subject: Main Landing Gear Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/13/1990 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: 90-05-06 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-CE-32-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6668 AD NUMBER: 90-05-06 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 13, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-05-06 R1 FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN): Amendment 39-6519 as revised by Amendment 39-6668. Docket No. 89-CE-32-AD. Applicability: Models SA226-T (Serial Numbers (S/N) T201 through T275, and T277 through T291), SA226-T(B) (S/N T(B)276 and 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 TT541), SA227-AT (S/N AT423 through and AT695), SA227-AC (S/N AC406, AC415, AC416, and AC420 through AC729) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished per AD 90-05-06. To prevent the main landing gear doors from jamming against the nacelle skin and preventing the extension of the landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the gap between the main landing gear doors and the adjacent nacelle skins to insure a clearance of 0.38 plus/minus .03 inches in accordance with the instructions specified in Fairchild Service Bulletin (S/B) SA226-32-055 and (S/B) SA227-32-027, both dated December 8, 1988, as applicable. If rework of the door(s) is required to obtain the specified clearance, prior to further flight, accomplish the task in accordance with the instructions in the above applicable S/B. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150. Note: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office. 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 these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This AD amends AD 90-05-06, Amendment 39-6519. This amendment (39-6668, AD 90-05-06 R1) becomes effective on August 13, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-05-06_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-05-06 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-CE-32-AD Subject Heading: FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-...Show more Subject: Main Landing Gear Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/13/1990 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: 90-05-06 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-CE-32-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6668 AD NUMBER: 90-05-06 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN) Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT and SA227-AC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 13, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-05-06 R1 FAIRCHILD (SWEARINGEN): Amendment 39-6519 as revised by Amendment 39-6668. Docket No. 89-CE-32-AD. Applicability: Models SA226-T (Serial Numbers (S/N) T201 through T275, and T277 through T291), SA226-T(B) (S/N T(B)276 and 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 TT541), SA227-AT (S/N AT423 through and AT695), SA227-AC (S/N AC406, AC415, AC416, and AC420 through AC729) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished per AD 90-05-06. To prevent the main landing gear doors from jamming against the nacelle skin and preventing the extension of the landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the gap between the main landing gear doors and the adjacent nacelle skins to insure a clearance of 0.38 plus/minus .03 inches in accordance with the instructions specified in Fairchild Service Bulletin (S/B) SA226-32-055 and (S/B) SA227-32-027, both dated December 8, 1988, as applicable. If rework of the door(s) is required to obtain the specified clearance, prior to further flight, accomplish the task in accordance with the instructions in the above applicable S/B. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150. Note: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office. 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 these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This AD amends AD 90-05-06, Amendment 39-6519. This amendment (39-6668, AD 90-05-06 R1) becomes effective on August 13, 1990. FOOTER:
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