AD Amdt-39-9689
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Pitch trim actuator failure could result in horizontal stabilizer nose-down movement or jamming, leading to loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect and measure freeplay of the pitch trim actuator; immediately replace if freeplay limitations are exceeded or rod slippage is evident; eventually replace the actuator regardless of inspection results. An additional replacement actuator option is added requiring repetitive inspections and replacements.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 series airplanes equipped with a certain Simmonds-Precision pitch trim actuator.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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