{"id":"F2006B07172","name":"AD/SWSA226/32 Amdt 1 - Rudder Pedal Links","slug":"ad-swsa226-32-amdt-1-rudder-pedal-links","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":49083,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07172-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/SWSA226/32 Amdt 1 - Rudder Pedal Links","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\n# AD/SWSA226/32\n\nAmdt 1\n\nApplicability: Model\n\n# Rudder Pedal Links 2/93\n\n \n\nSA226-T all serial numbers SA226-T(B) all serial numbers SA226-AT  all serial numbers\n\nSA226-TC all serial numbers\n\n \n\nSA227-TT TT421 through TT444 SA227-AT AT423 through AT440\n\nSA227-AC AC406, AC415, AC416, and AC420 through AC448\n\n \n\nRequirement: Remove and discard the rudder cable to rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings, and accomplish the following in accordance with the instructions in either Swearingen Aviation Corporation SB 27-027, or Fairchild SB 27-09, whichever is applicable, and the applicable maintenance manual:\n\n \n\n(a)      Inspect the rudder pedal links, part number 26-72016, for elongated holes.\n\n \n\n(b)     Replace any rudder pedal links that have elongated holes.\n\n \n\n(c)      Install new rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings.\n\n \n\nNote: FAA AD 92-19-08 Amdt 39-8366 refers.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Upon the accumulation of 5,000 hours time in service or within the next 50 hours time in service after 4 February 1993, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 5,000 hours time in service; thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,000 hours time in service.\n\n \n\nThe compliance of the previous issue remains essentially unchanged. This Amendment is effective from 4 February 1993.\n\n \n\nBackground: Wear, which may not be readily discernible, can occur in the bolts which connect the rudder cables to the rudder pedal torque tube. Amendment 1 is issued in response to the FAA determination that certain SA227 series aircraft should be affected by the actions currently required by AD 81-02-01, which was the reason for the initial issue of this Directive.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Amendment 1 expands the directive's scope to include certain SA227 series aircraft (specific serial ranges listed). The Background states this change responds to an FAA determination that those SA227 aircraft should be subject to the actions previously required by AD 81-02-01."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple affected models and specific serial-number ranges increase applicability detail.","Cross-references to external documents (Swearingen SB 27-027 or Fairchild SB 27-09 and the applicable maintenance manual) require operators to consult other sources.","Technical inspection criterion ('elongated holes') is qualitative and may require judgment during maintenance.","Action sequence involves removal/discard and reinstallation of specified parts (bolts, bushings, P/N 26-72016) which is standard but technical.","Compliance timing is conditional (upon accumulating 5,000 hours or within 50 hours after 4 Feb 1993, then every 5,000 hours), creating tracking/record-keeping obligations.","Reference to FAA AD 92-19-08 and background linkage to AD 81-02-01 adds inter-jurisdictional regulatory context."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires removing and discarding the rudder cable–to–rudder pedal link attachment bolts and bushings, inspecting rudder pedal links (P/N 26-72016) for elongated holes, replacing any worn links, and installing new bolts and bushings following the applicable Swearingen/Fairchild service bulletin and the maintenance manual. It applies to listed Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and specific SA227 series aircraft and sets an initial and recurring inspection/renewal interval tied to 5,000 flight hours."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This Amendment 1 expanded the original AD's scope. The original AD 81-02-01 (referenced as 'the initial issue') only covered certain SA226 series aircraft. Amendment 1 adds specific SA227 series aircraft (TT, AT, and AC models with restricted serial numbers) after the FAA determined these additional aircraft should be subject to the same safety requirements. The compliance requirements themselves remained 'essentially unchanged' — only the applicability (which planes are affected) was broadened."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose directive with clear mechanical instructions","Only 4 defined aircraft model categories with specific serial number ranges","Straightforward compliance timeline (5,000 hours or 50 hours post-date, then recurring)","Simple conditional logic: 'whichever occurs later' and 'unless already accomplished'","Single cross-reference to FAA AD 92-19-08 for background context","No nested exceptions or complex definitional sections","Clear step-by-step requirements (a), (b), (c)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates inspection and replacement of worn bolts, bushings, and any damaged rudder pedal links on certain Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226/SA227 aeroplanes to prevent elongated holes that can lead to rudder control loss. It affects owners/operators of the specified SA226/SA227 models and sets periodic inspection intervals.\n\nThe amendment expands the original 1981 directive to include additional SA227 aircraft identified by the FAA."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-swsa226-32-amdt-1-rudder-pedal-links","history":"/api/acts/ad-swsa226-32-amdt-1-rudder-pedal-links/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-swsa226-32-amdt-1-rudder-pedal-links/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-swsa226-32-amdt-1-rudder-pedal-links/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-swsa226-32-amdt-1-rudder-pedal-links/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-swsa226-32-amdt-1-rudder-pedal-links/documents"}}