AD 92-19-08
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T(B) | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-TT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rudder cable to rudder pedal link attachments, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Remove and discard the rudder cable to rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings. Inspect the rudder pedal links for elongated holes, replace any with elongated holes, and install new bolts and bushings in accordance with specified service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD (October 16, 1992) or at 5,000 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter every 5,000 hours time-in-service.
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Affected Aircraft
SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC (all serial numbers); SA227-TT (TT421-TT444), SA227-AT (AT423-AT440), SA227-AC (AC406, AC415, AC416, AC420-AC448).
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Pedal Link Attachment
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-19-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-19-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-09-AD Subject Heading: FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-T...Show more Subject: Rudder Pedal Link Attachment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/16/1992 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: 92-19-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-09-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8366 AD NUMBER: 92-19-08 SUBJECT HEADING: FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 16, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-19-08 FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation): Amendment 39-8366. Docket No. 92-CE-09-AD. Supersedes AD 81-02-01, Amendment 39-4009. Applicability: The following model and serial numbered airplanes, certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers SA226-T all serial numbers SA226-T(B) all serial numbers SA226-AT all serial numbers SA226-TC all serial numbers SA227-TT TT421 through TT444 SA227-AT AT423 through AT440 SA227-AC AC406, AC415, AC416, and AC420 through AC448 NOTE 1: The only SA227 series airplanes affected by this AD are those manufactured before the production change that incorporated rudder pedal links with bushings that more efficiently prevent wear. Compliance: Required upon the accumulation of 5,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 5,000 hours TIS (superseded AD 81-02-01, Amendment 39-4009), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,000 hours TIS. To prevent failure of the rudder cable to rudder pedal link attachments, which could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Remove and discard the rudder cable to rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings, and prior to further flight, accomplish the following in accordance with the instructions in either Swearingen Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin (SB) 27-027, issued: July 17, 1980; or Fairchild SB 227-27-029, issued: June 6, 1991, whichever is applicable, and the applicable maintenance manual: (1) Inspect the rudder pedal links, part number 26-72016, for elongated holes. (2) Replace any rudder pedal links that have elongated holes. (3) Install new rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Office, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office. NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office. (d) The inspections and modifications required by this AD shall be done in accordance with either Swearingen Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin 27-027, issued: July 17, 1980; or Fairchild Service Bulletin 227-27-029, issued: June 6, 1991, whichever is applicable. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Fairchild Aircraft, P.O. Box 790490, San Antonio, Texas 78279-0490. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment (39-8366) supersedes AD 81-02-01, Amendment 39-4009. (f) This amendment becomes effective on October 16, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-19-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-19-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-09-AD Subject Heading: FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-T...Show more Subject: Rudder Pedal Link Attachment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/16/1992 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: 92-19-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-09-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8366 AD NUMBER: 92-19-08 SUBJECT HEADING: FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation) SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 16, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-19-08 FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT (formerly Swearingen Aviation Corporation): Amendment 39-8366. Docket No. 92-CE-09-AD. Supersedes AD 81-02-01, Amendment 39-4009. Applicability: The following model and serial numbered airplanes, certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers SA226-T all serial numbers SA226-T(B) all serial numbers SA226-AT all serial numbers SA226-TC all serial numbers SA227-TT TT421 through TT444 SA227-AT AT423 through AT440 SA227-AC AC406, AC415, AC416, and AC420 through AC448 NOTE 1: The only SA227 series airplanes affected by this AD are those manufactured before the production change that incorporated rudder pedal links with bushings that more efficiently prevent wear. Compliance: Required upon the accumulation of 5,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 5,000 hours TIS (superseded AD 81-02-01, Amendment 39-4009), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,000 hours TIS. To prevent failure of the rudder cable to rudder pedal link attachments, which could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Remove and discard the rudder cable to rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings, and prior to further flight, accomplish the following in accordance with the instructions in either Swearingen Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin (SB) 27-027, issued: July 17, 1980; or Fairchild SB 227-27-029, issued: June 6, 1991, whichever is applicable, and the applicable maintenance manual: (1) Inspect the rudder pedal links, part number 26-72016, for elongated holes. (2) Replace any rudder pedal links that have elongated holes. (3) Install new rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Office, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office. NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office. (d) The inspections and modifications required by this AD shall be done in accordance with either Swearingen Aviation Corporation Service Bulletin 27-027, issued: July 17, 1980; or Fairchild Service Bulletin 227-27-029, issued: June 6, 1991, whichever is applicable. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Fairchild Aircraft, P.O. Box 790490, San Antonio, Texas 78279-0490. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment (39-8366) supersedes AD 81-02-01, Amendment 39-4009. (f) This amendment becomes effective on October 16, 1992. FOOTER:
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