AD 97-09-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N22B | Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Limited (formerly Government Aircraft Factories), Nomad Models N22S, N22B, and N24A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N22S | Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Limited (formerly Government Aircraft Factories), Nomad Models N22S, N22B, and N24A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N24A | Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Limited (formerly Government Aircraft Factories), Nomad Models N22S, N22B, and N24A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the pilot's and co-pilot's control wheels due to structural cracking in the area adjacent to the circumferential weld adjoining the shaft spigot to each control wheel back support plate, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect the control wheel sub-assemblies for cracks. If cracks are found, modify by replacing or re-working with improved parts prior to further flight. By 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date, modify all control wheel sub-assemblies with improved parts to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and upon the accumulation of 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Limited (formerly Government Aircraft Factories) Nomad Models N22S, N22B, and N24A airplanes, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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