AD Watch
This AD requires owners of many Air Tractor ag planes to repetitively inspect the vertical fin front spar fitting for cracks and to install a doubler. The AD was issued because one of these fittings has failed. Owners of Stemme S10 and S10-V sailplanes have to modify the engine compartment fuel and oil system and firewall to prevent the spread of an engine fire. Twin Commander owners must look for fatigue damage in the wings and fuselage after tests showed the service life of some parts might be optimistic. NPRMs have been issued recommending that Sky Arrow 650TC and 650TCN aircraft owners be ordered to modify nose gear support bulkheads and inspect for engine mount cracks.
This AD requires owners of many Air Tractor ag planes to repetitively inspect the vertical fin front spar fitting for cracks and to install a doubler. The AD was issued because one of these fittings has failed.
Owners of Stemme S10 and S10-V sailplanes have to modify the engine compartment fuel and oil system and firewall to prevent the spread of an engine fire.
Twin Commander owners must look for fatigue damage in the wings and fuselage after tests showed the service life of some parts might be optimistic.
NPRMs have been issued recommending that Sky Arrow 650TC and 650TCN aircraft owners be ordered to modify nose gear support bulkheads and inspect for engine mount cracks.
Editorial StaffAVweb
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