EASA Regulations for Air Tractor AT-802

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Air Tractor AT-802.

EASA AD US-2024-16-06

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Spar - Inspection / Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-16-06 addresses Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes equipped with Wipaire, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01795CH. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of both forward and rear horizontal stabilizer spars for cracks, replacement of any cracked or damaged spars, installation of bathtub fittings, and reporting of inspection results to the FAA. It aims to prevent structural failure of the horizontal tail that could lead to loss of airplane control.

Aug 21, 2024

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EASA AD US-2023-15-07

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-16-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-15-07 is a final rule affecting all Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes equipped with Wipaire Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01795CH. The directive addresses cracks found in the forward horizontal stabilizer spars where the vertical finlets attach to the horizontal tail. It mandates repetitive inspections and replacement of any cracked spars to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 9, 2023

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EASA AD US-2021-05-14

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Control System - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-14 is a final rule addressing cracks in the flap torque tube actuator attachment brackets on all Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-250 through AT-802A airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the flap actuator attachment bracket welds and requires replacement of any cracked torque tubes to prevent flap actuator detachment. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected Air Tractor aircraft by mitigating the risk of sudden flap retraction and potential loss of control.

Mar 29, 2021

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EASA SIB CE-11-49

Air Tractor, Inc. AT-802, AT-802A Elevator Tab Control System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-49 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the elevator tab control system on Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes. It highlights an airworthiness concern related to the elevator trim actuator attach clamp assembly bracket and provides guidance on inspection and lubrication of the elevator trim control system. The bulletin is not mandatory and does not constitute an airworthiness directive.

Sep 1, 2011

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EASA SIB CE-09-28

Float Equipped Air Tractor AT-802 and AT-802A Airplanes - Periodic Inspection and Repair for Aft Fuselage Diagonal Tubes

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-09-28 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing periodic inspection and repair for aft fuselage diagonal tubes on float equipped Air Tractor AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes. It highlights the potential cracking of the aft fuselage diagonal tube, part number 11029-10, on airplanes prior to serial number -0259 when equipped with floats. The bulletin provides guidance on inspections and replacement procedures but does not mandate regulatory action.

May 13, 2009

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