AD 93-09-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT Model SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC, and SA227-AT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT Model SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC, and SA227-AT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT Model SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC, and SA227-AT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT Model SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC, and SA227-AT Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Elevator return spring failure could cause a jammed elevator control.
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Required Actions
Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS), inspect elevator return spring, bolts, spacers, and clevis for damage. Replace damaged parts and relocate spring per applicable Service Bulletin. Relocate spring within 2,200 hours TIS per Service Bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless already accomplished within the last 275 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours TIS until modification in paragraph (c) is done. Relocate spring within 2,200 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft SA226-AT (all serials), SA226-TC (all serials), SA227-AC (serials 406, 415, 416, 420-473), and SA227-AT (serials 423-469).
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