Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC 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. This AD was prompted by reports of multiple cracks in the steel horizontal tube of the cockpit control column. This AD requires inspection of the cockpit control column horizontal tube for cracks and repair or replacement of the cockpit control column as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2016-5431
Document Number
2016-17039
Type
Rule
Publication Date
July 22, 2016
Effective Date
August 26, 2016
Affected Manufacturer
M7 Aerospace LLC
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2016-5431
Topics
Official Documents
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