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AD FAA-2020-0715

Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc.

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, and A-1C-200 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the forward horizontal stabilizer support assembly and the rear horizontal stabilizer support tube and reporting information to the FAA. This AD was prompted by field reports of complete failure of both the forward support assembly and the rear support tube due to fatigue. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-0715

Document Number

2020-17904

Type

Rule

Publication Date

August 17, 2020

Effective Date

September 1, 2020

Affected Manufacturer

Aviat Aircraft Inc.

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-0715

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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