AD Amdt-39-10794
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Mechanical failure of Barber-Colman pitch trim actuators (part numbers 27-19008-001 or 27-19008-002) could cause abrupt movement of the horizontal stabilizer to or near the full airplane nose-up position, leading to pitch upset and structural failure.
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Required Actions
Revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) Limitations Section to include a speed restriction and a minimum pilot requirement to lessen the severity of potential pitch up caused by actuator failure.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with Barber-Colman pitch trim actuators, part numbers 27-19008-001 or 27-19008-002.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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