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2022-03-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The displayed fuel quantity can have an error as much as four gallons/fuel tank with the display indicating four gallons with an empty tank. In the context of this event, the end level effect is th...

Effective: Mar 21, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2015-25-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the wing structure and fuselage attachment due to undetected fatigue and corrosion.

Effective: Jan 25, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight after January 25, 2016

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

2014-26-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Paint adherence defects inside the engine air intake box and cohesion defects inside the laminated ducting from the filter to the air intake box.

Effective: Jan 28, 2015 Category: engine Compliance: Within 100 hours time-in-service after January 28, 2015, and repetitively every 100 hours thereaf...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

2014-09-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The metal screen shield over the ignition switch may ground out the ignition terminals.

Effective: Jun 13, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service or within 3 months after June 13, 2014, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

2012-20-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Possible installation of non-conforming air filter elements that are not fitted with metallic mesh and could internally collapse, resulting in disruption of the powerplant operation.

Effective: Nov 9, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days time-in-service (TIS) after November 9, 2012 (the effective date of this AD).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

2012-11-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Alpha Aviation Design Limited) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Oil lines and oil pressure transducer hose fitted to affected aircraft are not fire resistant.

Effective: Jul 12, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service after July 12, 2012.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Alpha Aviation Design Limited) Airplanes

2008-03-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Distortion of the rudder bars due to rudder control forces during aerobatic operation and nose wheel steering reaction forces.

Effective: Mar 11, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited Model R2160 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2007-20-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by Apex Aircraft and Avions Pierre Robin) Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fuel system leaks due to Type 1 bronze/brass hollow threaded fuel line fittings.

Effective: Nov 9, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service after November 9, 2007.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by Apex Aircraft and Avions Pierre Robin) Model R2160 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2007-13-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Unchecked corrosion developing on the wing spars due to access for inspections being difficult under normal maintenance practices, which could lead to an unsafe condition and possibly a catastrophi...

Effective: Aug 10, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Initially within 60 months after aircraft date of manufacture or within 6 months after August 10,...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

2007-06-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The fuel shut-off valve may not be possible to switch ON once placed in the OFF position due to friction in the shut-off system.

Effective: Apr 24, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date for inspection and rework; before furthe...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

2007-05-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Effective: Apr 9, 2007 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes

2007-04-25

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Deficiency in compliance with 14 CFR 23.967(d), where production aircraft may lack a metal barrier between the cabin and the fuel tank bay, allowing flammable fuel vapors to enter the cabin.

Effective: Apr 3, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited R2160 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2006-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU formerly held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN), Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Possibility of fuel leakage at the end of the adapter in the fuel pressure indication system, which could allow fuel to leak near the exhaust manifold and lead to a fire.

Effective: Jan 30, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight after January 30, 2007, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU formerly held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN), Model R2160 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

99-10-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Installation of improperly designed fuel venting system parts could result in an inadequate fuel supply to the engine with loss of engine power.

Effective: Jun 18, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after effective date for inspection; before further flight for replacement...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

99-10-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Wing separation from the airplane caused by damaged wing attachment bolts, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jun 18, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

99-09-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks, loose rivets, or separation of the aileron/flap common support bracket from the skin could result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jun 7, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date (initial inspection), and every 50 hours...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

99-07-20

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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 ...

Effective: May 17, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at i...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

99-02-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the engine bearer could result in the engine separating from the airplane.

Effective: Mar 29, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of this AD, unless already accomplished.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

97-06-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the weld area between the strut and the lower plate of the nose landing gear leg could result in nose landing gear failure, leading to loss of control during landing operations.

Effective: May 16, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: Initially within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, un...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R2160 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear