AD 97-04-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Air Tractor, Inc. | AT-802 | Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Air Tractor, Inc. | AT-802A | Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the tail landing gear spring before achieving its life limit could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Incorporate the May 24, 1996 revision to Section 6 of the Air Tractor AT 802/802A Maintenance Manual, which changes the tail landing gear spring life limit to 3,000 hours time-in-service. The revision may be performed by an owner/operator with a private pilot certificate and must be recorded in aircraft records.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after April 4, 1997
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Affected Aircraft
Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes (serial numbers 0001 through 0038)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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