AD 96-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Weatherly Aircraft Company | 620A | Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Aviation Company, Inc., Models 620A and 620B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Weatherly Aircraft Company | 620B | Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Aviation Company, Inc., Models 620A and 620B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the wing hinge pin, part number 40852-001, at the main wing-to-center section attachment due to insufficient pin length, excessive threaded end depth, or misalignment, which could result in wing separation from the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Inspect wing hinge pins (P/N 40852-001) for threaded end depth (replace if exceeding 0.84 inches), pin length (replace if less than 3.06 inches), and position (center and tighten cap retainer bolts if misaligned). Report inspection results within 10 calendar days.
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Compliance Time
Required prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, except to those operators receiving this action by priority letter issued July 26, 1996, which made these actions effective immediately upon receipt.
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Affected Aircraft
Weatherly Aviation Company Models 620A (serial numbers 1520 through 1614) and 620B (serial numbers 1616 through 1628) equipped with at least one part number 40852-001 hinge pin.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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