AD 98-24-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH | EA-300 | Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Models EA-300, EA-300S, and EA-300L Airplanes |
| aircraft | Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH | EA-300L | Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Models EA-300, EA-300S, and EA-300L Airplanes |
| aircraft | Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH | EA-300S | Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Models EA-300, EA-300S, and EA-300L Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rudder pedal footrest caused by overloading the rudder pedal safety control stop, which could result in loss of directional control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder pedal alignment, safety control stop for wear and clearance, rudder cables for elongation, and footrest flange for cracks. Correct or replace discrepant parts as applicable, including re-rigging or replacing cables, replacing the safety control stop, and replacing the rudder pedal if cracks are found. Inspections must be repeated every 50 hours time-in-service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD (December 28, 1998), unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. Replacements or corrective actions are required prior to further flight after discrepancies are found.
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Affected Aircraft
EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Models EA-300 (all serial numbers with electric actuated rudder pedal adjustment produced before November 1995), EA-300S (serial numbers 001 through 028), and EA-300L (serial numbers 001 through 015).
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