AD 98-04-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH | EA-300 | Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300/S Airplanes |
| aircraft | Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH | EA-300S | Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300/S Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the canopy while the airplane is in flight because of cracked canopy latches, which could result in loss of the canopy and possible loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Modify all canopy latches or replace all canopy latches with parts of improved design, part number PC-23303.8P1 for both front latches and the rear right; and P/N PC-23303.8P2 for the rear left. Accomplish the modifications or replacements in accordance with the Instructions section of EXTRA Service Bulletin No. 300-3-94, dated August 3, 1994.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300/S airplanes, serial numbers 01 through 24
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