# Airworthiness Directives; MORAVAN a.s. Model Z-242L Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-01-31 · Effective 2003-03-21 · 68 FR 4905
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-1956
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** MORAVAN a.s. Model Z-242L
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 4905
- **Publication date:** 2003-01-31
- **Effective date:** 2003-03-21
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-CE-05-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all MORAVAN a.s. (Moravan) Model Z-242L airplanes. This AD establishes a technical service life for these airplanes by restricting Acrobatic and Utility category operations and requiring replacement of the wings after a certain operational time period. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the Czech Republic. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the wing due to fatigue cracking. Such failure could result in a wing separating from the airplane with consequent loss of airplane control.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/31/03-1956/airworthiness-directives-moravan-as-model-z-242l-airplanes)
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