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AD/RC-3/1 - Lift Strut Fittings

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of all Republic RC-3 (Seabee) aircraft to carry out inspections of the left/right and upper/lower lift strut fittings in line with Republic Aviation Service Bulletin No.25. It responds to reported severe corrosion of those fittings and takes effect 7 October 1999; inspections must be completed by the specified initial deadline and repeated at intervals not exceeding six months. The inspections and any repairs are the responsibility of the aircraft owner/operator and create recurring maintenance and scheduling costs.

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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/RC-3/1 Lift Strut Fittings 10/99

Applicability: All Model RC-3 aircraft.

Requirement: Inspect in accordance with Republic Aviation Service Bulletin No.25.

Note: FAA AD 53-23-03 refers.

Compliance: Before 7 January 2000, unless accomplished in the 3 months prior to 7 October 1999; thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 calendar months.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 7 October 1999.

Background: The FAA received reports of cases of severe corrosion of the left and right upper and lower lift strut fittings, fuselage wing lift strut fittings, and wing lift strut fittings. The strength of these fittings is of primary importance to the structural integrity of the aircraft.

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