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AD/MU-2/36 Amdt 1 - Pitot System

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Mandates that operators of Mitsubishi MU-2B aeroplanes (serial numbers 001–753) must carry out the pitot‑system work specified in one of two Mitsubishi service recommendations to prevent erroneous airspeed indications caused by ice in the pitot tube mast. Compliance was required by 31 August 1986. It affects aircraft owners and operators who must arrange and pay for the inspection, modification or maintenance set out in the referenced service documents.

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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/MU-2/36

Amdt 1

Pitot System 8/86

Applicability: All models MU-2B, Serial Numbers 001 up to and including 753, with or without the SA suffix.

Document: 1. Mitsubishi Aircraft International Ltd. Service Recommendation No 020/34-005 Rev B; or

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd Service Recommendation No. 053A.

Note: FAA AD 85-04-03 refers.

Compliance: Prior to 31 August 1986.

Background: 1. Pilot reports indicate that erroneous airspeed indications have been noted during flight in icing conditions. The erroneous airspeed indication was caused by accumulation of ice in the pitot tube mast.

This Directive has been amended to increase the serial number applicability.

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