AD Amdt-39-11507
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Mechanical failure of the pitch trim actuator could cause airplane pitch up, leading to a pitch upset and potential structural failure of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install improved design pitch trim actuators to eliminate the speed restriction and minimum pilot requirements. Revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) to reflect these changes.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.
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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/-004 or 27-19008-002/-005.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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