AD 93-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT Model 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 Model 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 Model 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 Model 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 Model 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 Model 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 Model 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 Model SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-TT, SA227-AT, SA227-AC and SA227-BC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the horizontal stabilizer caused by broken pivot fitting fasteners, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Modify the horizontal stabilizer aft spar attach fitting installation and stabilizer skin in accordance with specified Fairchild Service Bulletins. Visually inspect the radius area of the rib splice strap for cracks and repair if necessary, with reinspection intervals not exceeding 5,000 hours time-in-service. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Initially upon the accumulation of 10,000 hours time-in-service or within the next 1,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft models 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-AC783, AC785), and SA227-BC (BC420-BC783, BC785).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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