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AD/AMD 20/20 - Horizontal Stabiliser Attachment Fittings

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of AMD Fan Jet Falcon 20 models D, E, F, G, and GF to inspect horizontal stabiliser attachment fittings for stress corrosion cracking.

Inspections must be done within 200 flight hours after 30 Nov 1987, either by removing the stabiliser and following the manufacturer's Service Bulletin or by an in‑place, Secretary‑approved non‑destructive inspection (e.g., X‑ray/ultrasonic).

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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/AMD 20/20 Horizontal Stabiliser Attachment Fittings 2/88

Applicability: Models D, E, F, G and GF.

Requirement: (a) Remove the horizontal stabilizer and inspect fittings in accordance with paragraph 2.C(2)(b) of Avions Marcel Dassault SB AMD-BA FJF-A709, or

(b) Inspect the stabilizer fittings in-situ, in accordance with a NDI procedure approved by the Secretary.

Compliance: Within 200 hours time in service after 30 November 1987.

Background: The manufacturer has reported stress corrosion cracking of the stabilizer attachment lugs.

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