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AD/P68/21 - Horizontal Stabilator to Fuselage Frame Attachment - Check Torque

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This directive mandates a one‑time inspection — and re‑torque if needed to 78–83 lb·in — of the AN4‑6A bolts that secure the horizontal stabilator torque‑tube brackets on specified Partenavia P68 series aircraft (listed by model and serial number). Owners/operators must complete the work before the next flight, bear the costs and downtime, and rely on maintenance personnel or approved organisations to choose the compliance method and tools.

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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/P68/21 Horizontal Stabilator to Fuselage Frame

Attachment - Check Torque

4/83

Applicability: All Partenavia P68, P68B, P68C, P68C-TC and P68 Observer aircraft with S/Nos. 1 to 289 except S/Nos. 234, 256, 259, 269 and 288.

Requirement: Check torque AN4-6A bolts securing the horizontal stabilator torque tube brackets to fuselage frame. If necessary retorque to correct torque value 78-83 LB inches.

Note: RAI AD 83-3 and Partenavia SB No. 57 refer.

Compliance: Before further flight.

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