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2021-01-02 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine propeller pitch control (PPC) shaft, which could result in uncommanded change to the engine power settings with consequent loss of control.

Effective: Feb 26, 2021 Category: engine Compliance: Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at int...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

2017-07-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Models Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine propeller pitch control (PPC) shaft.

Effective: May 5, 2017 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Models Airplanes

2016-25-12 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of the pitch trim actuator upper attach fittings of the horizontal stabilizer front spar.

Effective: Jan 12, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 12, 2017, or within the next 12 mon...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC

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

2016-15-02

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of multiple cracks in the steel horizontal tube of the cockpit control column at the corners of the access panel cutout, at the pulley bolt welds, and at the elevator arm weld.

Effective: Aug 26, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

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

2016-10-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication.

Effective: Jun 15, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in the referenced service bulletins.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

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

2016-04-04

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: A pilot's sole reliance on the negative torque system (NTS) for reducing drag in the event of engine power loss may result in the pilot's failure to initiate the Engine Failure Inflight checklist a...

Effective: Apr 8, 2016 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

2015-19-10 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Loss of elevator control due to failure of the bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the elevator walking beam under the cockpit floor.

Effective: Nov 3, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of effective date (November 3, 2015).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

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

2015-13-10 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Extensive damage found on the left-hand primary flight control rudder cable, with five of seven wires broken adjacent to a pulley at FS126.06. Similar damage was found on the right-hand cable at th...

Effective: Jul 21, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

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

2014-15-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracks found in the internal door surround doubler, the fuselage external skin, and the door corner fittings at the fuselage upper forward corner of the main cabin door cutout.

Effective: Aug 27, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

2014-09-02 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Jamming of the aileron control cable chain in the pilot and copilot control columns due to inadequate lubrication and maintenance of the chain.

Effective: Jun 5, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10,000 flight hours time-in-service (TIS) or 18 years, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

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

2014-06-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of airplanes with multiple fatigue cracks in the FS 69.31 front pressure bulkhead. Cracks in the FS 51.31 (SA26 airplanes) and FS 69.31 (SA226 and SA227 airplanes) front pressure bulkhead, ...

Effective: Apr 25, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, including all sub...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

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

2012-18-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking in the left and right forward (main) spar wing-to-fuselage attach fittings, which could lead to failure of the wing-to-fuselage attach fitting and wing separation from the airplane.

Effective: Sep 21, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes

2011-17-07 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a rudder control cable where the cable makes a 30-degree angle over a small pulley, potentially leading to loss of controlled flight due to failure of a rudder, aileron, and/or elevator ...

Effective: Sep 1, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP Airplanes

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

2011-02-04 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Fairchild Aircraft Incorporated) Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Inner glass ply fractures in the cockpit heated windshields, which could result in windshield failure, rapid cabin decompression, and loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jan 24, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Fairchild Aircraft Incorporated) Models SA26-AT, SA26-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT Airplanes

2009-11-06

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and SA227-DC (C-26B) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Chafing between the bleed air tube assembly and the electrical starter cables, which could result in arcing of exposed wires, burning of a hole in a hydraulic line or the bleed air line, leading to...

Effective: Jul 2, 2009 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP Models SA226-AT, SA226- T, SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, and SA227-DC (C-26B) Airplanes

2008-12-16

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Chafing/arcing of electrical wires, components, and bleed air lines, which could result in arcing of exposed wires and burn a hole in the bleed air line or nearby hydraulic line, leading to a possi...

Effective: Jul 23, 2008 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

2007-16-03 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Excessive freeplay or rod slippage in the pitch trim actuator could result in pitch trim actuator failure, which could lead to possible loss of control.

Effective: Sep 7, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (September 7, 2007)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LP SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

2005-18-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

Unsafe Condition: Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems 'FASTprop' propeller de-icers becoming loose or debonded, and detaching from propeller blades during operation.

Effective: Oct 14, 2005 Category: propeller Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" Propeller De-icers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2005-06-13 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking of the wing spar center web cutout area between Wing Station (WS) 8 and WS 17.5, which could result in structural failure of the wing spar and loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: May 2, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

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

2005-01-19

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Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

Unsafe Condition: The GTX 33/33D/330/330D Mode S transponders may detect the S1 (suppression) interrogating pulse below the minimum trigger level (MTL) and, in some circumstances, not reply. This could lead to inacc...

Effective: Feb 23, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (February 23, 2005).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

2003-19-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Chafing, cracked insulation, or bare wire(s) in the fuel boost pump wiring could result in electrical arcing, serving as an ignition source inside the fuel tank and leading to fire or explosion.

Effective: Nov 7, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 3 months after the effective date or within the next 600 hours time-in-service (T...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., SA226 Series and SA227 Series Airplanes

2002-08-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Potential brake shuttle valve problems could cause the brake assembly to drag and overheat, leading to hydraulic or fuel line damage and a consequent fire if the overheated brake assembly is retrac...

Effective: Jun 6, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

2002-08-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Malfunctioning brake master cylinders could cause dragging brakes, which can result in overheated brakes and a wheelwell fire if the dragging takes place during takeoff and the gear is later retrac...

Effective: Jun 6, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

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

2002-01-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Dual engine flameout could result in failure of both engines with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Mar 11, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 6 calendar months after March 11, 2002 for the torque sensing system modification...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes

2000-17-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT, SA-227-TT, and SA-227-AC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Wheel brake system malfunctions on several airplanes equipped with B.F. Goodrich landing gear brake assemblies, part numbers 2-1203, 2-1203-01, and 2-1203-3, which could result in a fire in the bra...

Effective: Oct 6, 2000 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 250 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless the clearance is .200 inches or more but less than...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT, SA-227-TT, and SA-227-AC Airplanes

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