AD 97-10-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N22B | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Australia, Nomad N22 and N24 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N22S | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Australia, Nomad N22 and N24 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Nomad TC Pty Ltd | N24A | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Australia, Nomad N22 and N24 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the upper fin and horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings, specifically in the underhead radius and at the base of the thread of the attachment bolt (P/N 2/N-00-43), could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Remove the attachment bolts (P/N 2/N-00-43), inspect the attachment fittings for cracks using dye penetrant. If no cracks are found, replace bolts with improved design (P/N 3/N-00-43). If cracks are found, replace both bolts and fittings with improved designs (P/N 1/N-12-375 and 1/N-12-376). After initial inspection, replace fittings at 3,000 hours total time-in-service or within 50 hours TIS after inspection, whichever is later.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Nomad TC Pty Ltd N22B, N22S, N24A airplanes, all serial numbers, not equipped with attachment fittings P/N 1/N-12-375 (left) and 1/N-12-376 (right)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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