AD 96-09-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T(B) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-BC (C-26A) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-CC | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-DC (C-26B) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-TT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Operating the airplane in freezing rain or freezing drizzle conditions may result in ice accumulation exceeding the capabilities of the ice protection system, leading to potential hazards.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide flight crew with recognition cues for severe icing conditions, procedures for exiting such conditions, and limitations on flight control devices use.
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Compliance Time
Effective Date: June 11, 1996
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 series airplanes, including models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA226-T(B), SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), and others as listed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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