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AD/AC/16 - Baggage Compartment and Rear Cabin Areas - Corrosion Inspection and Elimination

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What this is: A mandatory safety instruction (called an Airworthiness Directive) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for specific aircraft.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Twin Commander aircraft (models 500, 600, and 700 series) with serial numbers 1 through 600.

What it requires: You must immediately inspect the baggage compartment and rear cabin areas for corrosion (rust or decay of the metal structure) and fix any problems found. The specific technical steps to follow are contained in a manufacturer document called Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. 63.

When: Immediately (the directive uses the term "forthwith," which means without delay).

Why it matters: Corrosion can weaken the aircraft's structure, potentially creating serious safety risks during flight. This directive ensures these specific older aircraft are checked and repaired before corrosion can cause dangerous structural failures.

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AD/AC/16 - Baggage Compartment and Rear Cabin Areas - Corrosion Inspection and Elimination

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/AC/16 Baggage Compartment and Rear Cabin NK Areas - Corrosion Inspection and Elimination

Applicability: All models: S/Nos. 1 to 600. Document: Aero Commander SB No. 63. Compliance: Forthwith.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Twin Commander (Gulfstream/Rockwell/ Aerocommander 500, 600 and 700) Series Aeroplanes

AD/AC/16 Baggage Compartment and Rear Cabin NK Areas - Corrosion Inspection and Elimination

Applicability: All models: S/Nos. 1 to 600. Document: Aero Commander SB No. 63. Compliance: Forthwith.