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AD/GAF-N22/52 Amdt 1 - Stub Wing Upper Front Spar Cap

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This airworthiness directive requires operators of GAF N22 and N24 series aeroplanes to inspect critical fastener holes in the stub‑wing upper front spar cap near the wing‑strut attachment, following Nomad Service Bulletin NMD‑53‑22. It is effective 29 January 2010.

Amendment 1 adopts the manufacturer’s latest service bulletin and a new inspection method that avoids removing Huck bolts. Operators pay for inspections and any repairs; compliance must follow the Requirement Document.

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GAF N22 and N24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/GAF-N22/52 Amdt 1	Stub Wing Upper Front Spar Cap	1/2010

Applicability:	All models.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with Nomad Service Bulletin NMD-53-22.
Compliance:	As detailed in the Requirement Document.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 29 January 2010.
Background:	The results of full scale fatigue tests being conducted by the manufacturer have shown the need for inspection of critical fastener holes in the stub wing upper front spar cap, near the wing strut attachment.Amendment 1 adopts the manufacturer’s latest service bulletin. Its new inspection method avoids having to remove the Huck bolts and the potential to damage the holes.

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Mike Higgins
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

4 January 2010

AD/GAF-N22/52 Amdt 1

Stub Wing Upper Front Spar Cap

1/2010

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GAF N22 and N24 Series Aeroplanes GAF N22 and N24 Series Aeroplanes

GAF N22 and N24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/GAF-N22/52 Amdt 1	Stub Wing Upper Front Spar Cap	1/2010

Applicability:	All models.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with Nomad Service Bulletin NMD-53-22.
Compliance:	As detailed in the Requirement Document.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 29 January 2010.
Background:	The results of full scale fatigue tests being conducted by the manufacturer have shown the need for inspection of critical fastener holes in the stub wing upper front spar cap, near the wing strut attachment.Amendment 1 adopts the manufacturer’s latest service bulletin. Its new inspection method avoids having to remove the Huck bolts and the potential to damage the holes.

AD/GAF-N22/52 Amdt 1 - Stub Wing Upper Front Spar Cap

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GAF N22 and N24 Series Aeroplanes

GAF N22 and N24 Series Aeroplanes