AD 96-19-05
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
Stress corrosion cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) and nose landing gear (NLG) yokes, which could result in loss of control during landing operations.
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Required Actions
Inspect using ultrasonic methods for stress corrosion cracking in MLG and NLG yokes. Replace any MLG or NLG assembly if cracks are found, in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required within specific hours time-in-service (TIS) and calendar time, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with main landing gear (MLG) assemblies part number OAS5453 (all dash numbers up to -19) and nose landing gear (NLG) assemblies part number OAS5451 (all dash numbers up to -17).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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