Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1997-05-29 · Effective 1997-07-11 · 62 FR 28999
Document
Document number
97-14076
Federal Register citation
62 FR 28999
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Fairchild
Publication date
1997-05-29
Effective date
1997-07-11
FAA docket
Docket No. 95-CE-34-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. This AD requires modifying the electrical power generation system. The AD results from reports of both generators going off-line during flight on three of the affected airplanes. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of both generators during critical phases of flight (such as night operation or while in icing conditions), which could result in loss of control of the airplane.