Airworthiness directives › 2004-03-29
AD 2004-03-29 Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 Airplanes
Makes named: pacific aerospace. Models named: FU24-954, FU24A-954. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
(c) This AD affects Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
Required actions
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Perform visual inspection of the forward area at the base of the fin for cracks Initially inspect within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 19, 2004 (the effective date of this AD). Repetitively inspect every 100 hours TIS thereafter Inspect from the bottom of the fin up to the first external strap, paying particular attention to the skin in the area of the rivets that join the fin skin to the bulkhead, part number (P/N) 242305, and aft to the first vertical lap joint. To do this inspection, remove any rubber abrasion protection that is fitted in this area, including any sealant. You must also remove the fin leading edge fairing, P/N 242321. (2) Repair any cracks that are found during the inspection Prior to further flight after doing any inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD Obtain an FAA-approved repair scheme from Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd., Airport Road, Hamilton Airport, Hamilton, New Zealand and notify the FAA at the address and phone number in paragraph (f) of this AD.
Unsafe condition
(d) This AD is the result of a recent fatal accident where the aircraft's fin separated in flight. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect and correct cracks in the vertical fin base, which could result in loss of the fin or loss of control of the aircraft.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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