AD 98-06-25
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT INC. Models SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC and SA227-AT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT INC. Models SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC and SA227-AT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AC (C-26A) | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT INC. Models SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC and SA227-AT Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA227-AT | Airworthiness Directives; FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT INC. Models SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC and SA227-AT Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue at the bottom of the cargo door can cause failure in flight, leading to decompression injuries and substantial structural damage.
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Required Actions
Inspect cargo door lower belt frames at cargo latch receptacles within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date. If cracks are found, repair or replace belt frames with specified parts prior to further flight. If no cracks, install reinforcement doublers within 500 hours TIS from the initial inspection.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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