AD 90-24-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T(B) | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-BC (C-26A) | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-CC | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-DC (C-26B) | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-PC | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (SWEARINGEN AIRCRAFT) Models SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Aerodynamic vibration, structural deformation, and possible loss of control of the airplane due to corrosion or binding in the rudder trim tab link assemblies' rod end fittings and bearings.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the rudder trim tab link assemblies (Part Numbers 27-42025-001 through 27-42025-009) by removing the fairing strip, checking rod end movement and corrosion, verifying bolt orientation, and replacing corroded or binding parts. Reinstall the fairing and return to service if no issues found.
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Compliance Time
within the next 15 hours time-in-service or 10 calendar days after receipt of this AD, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
SA26, SA226, and SA227 series airplanes (all serial numbers), certificated in any category
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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