AD 99-07-20

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

AD Number
99-07-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-CE-82-AD
FR Citation
14 CFR Part 39 [64 FR 16624 No. 65 04/06/99]

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Alpha Aviation Concept Limited R2160 Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Defects (cracks, loose rivets, or spar web distortion) in the vertical stabilizer spar could result in structural failure of the vertical stabilizer with possible reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect the vertical stabilizer spar in the area of the lower fitting of the rudder for cracks, loose rivets, or spar web distortion. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 hours TIS until the modification is incorporated. Modify the spar with Kit No. 97.40.03 either before further flight if defects are found or within 12 calendar months after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS until the modification required by paragraph (b) of this AD is incorporated. The modification must be done before further flight if defects are found or within 12 calendar months after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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