AD 99-21-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | SA226-T(B) | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, and SA226-TC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the landing gear actuator caused by cracks in the rod ends, which could result in the inability to lower the landing gear during a landing with consequent possible loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace any landing gear actuator rod end not part number VTA00350 (or FAA-approved equivalent) within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date. Accomplish replacement per Fairchild Aircraft Alert Service Bulletin SB A32-014. No installation of non-compliant rod ends permitted after effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft Models SA226-T (T201-T275, T277-T291), SA226-T(B) (T(B)276, T(B)292-T(B)417), SA226-AT (AT001-AT074), SA226-TC (TC201-TC396, TC398-TC413, TC418-TC419) equipped with landing gear actuator rod ends other than P/N VTA00350.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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