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AD/VAT/4 - Outboard Elevator and Tailplane Hinge - Inspection

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This AD requires inspections of the outboard elevator hinge (p/n 0221012) and tailplane hinge (p/n 0220009) on Victa/A.E.S.L. Airtourer 100 and 115 aircraft, serials 1–14 without Mod B27, at intervals not exceeding 25 flight hours (from 1 Sept 1971) to detect cracking.

Owners/operators pay for inspections, testing and repairs; the directive does not specify inspection methods, acceptance criteria, or mandatory corrective actions, leaving those decisions to maintenance personnel.

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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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Applicability: Victa Airtourer 100 and 115 with S/Nos. 1 to 14 not incorporating Mod. B27.

Requirement: Inspect the outboard elevator and tailplane hinge fittings P/N 0221012 and 0220009 for cracks, particularly in the region of the bend radius on the elevator hinge P/N 0221012.

Compliance: At intervals not exceeding 25 hours time in service, after 1 September 1971.

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