AD 92-18-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T(B) | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-BC (C-26A) | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-TT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper operation of the power lever flight idle detent arms could cause loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Modify the power lever detent arms and cover assembly in accordance with Fairchild Service Bulletin 226-76-008 or 227-76-002, as applicable. Special flight permits may be issued to operate the airplane to a location where the modification can be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft (formerly Swearingen Aircraft Corporation) SA226-T (T201-T275, T277-T291), SA226-T(B) (T(B)276, T(B)292-T(B)417), SA226-AT (AT001-AT074), SA226-TC (TC201-TC419), SA227-TT (TT421-TT541), SA227-AT (AT423-AT695), SA227-AC (AC406, AC415, AC416, AC420-AC777), SA227-BC (BC762, BC764, BC766, BC777)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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