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AD/TECNAM/4 - Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specific Tecnam P92 (serial numbers 001–012) and P92‑JS (013–045, except 044) aeroplanes to inspect the rudder pedal torque tube welds using Tecnam Service Bulletin procedures and to contact Tecnam if cracks are found. (Applicability; Requirement.)

Inspections must begin within three months of 30 Aug 2007 and recur every 100 flight hours. Operators pay inspection and repair costs and must follow Tecnam or ENAC/EASA‑approved revisions to comply. (Compliance.)

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TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeropl

TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeroplanes

AD/TECNAM/4	Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers	9/2007

Applicability:	Model P92-J aircraft, serial numbers 001 through 012, and Model P92-JS aircraft, serial numbers 013 through 045, except serial number 044.
Requirement:	Inspect in accordance with Tecnam Service Bulletin No. P92-J/013 Revision 1, dated 31 August 2005, or later ENAC/EASA approved revision.If cracks are detected during any inspection, before further flight, contact Tecnam for further instructions.Note: ENAC AD 2005-343 refers.
Compliance:	Inspect within 3 months after 30 August 2007, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 flight hours.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 August 2007.
Background:	Cracks have been detected on the welds between the rudder pedal torque tube and the steering levers of the rudder pedals.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

20 July 2007

AD/TECNAM/4

Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers

9/2007

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TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeropl TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeroplanes

TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeroplanes

AD/TECNAM/4	Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers	9/2007

Applicability:	Model P92-J aircraft, serial numbers 001 through 012, and Model P92-JS aircraft, serial numbers 013 through 045, except serial number 044.
Requirement:	Inspect in accordance with Tecnam Service Bulletin No. P92-J/013 Revision 1, dated 31 August 2005, or later ENAC/EASA approved revision.If cracks are detected during any inspection, before further flight, contact Tecnam for further instructions.Note: ENAC AD 2005-343 refers.
Compliance:	Inspect within 3 months after 30 August 2007, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 flight hours.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 August 2007.
Background:	Cracks have been detected on the welds between the rudder pedal torque tube and the steering levers of the rudder pedals.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

20 July 2007

AD/TECNAM/4 - Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers

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Current sections

TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeroplanes

TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeroplanes

AD/TECNAM/4

AD/TECNAM/4

Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers

Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers

9/2007

9/2007

Source text

TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeropl TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeroplanes

TECNAM P92, P96, and P2002 Series Aeroplanes

AD/TECNAM/4 AD/TECNAM/4

AD/TECNAM/4

Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers

Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Steering Levers

9/2007 9/2007

9/2007