EASA AD 2019-0221
Flight Controls — Rudder Pedal Control System — Inspection / Modification
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0221 is an official regulatory document addressing the rudder pedal control system on Airbus Defence and Space C-212 aeroplanes. It applies to specific C-212 variants and targets rudder pedal support boxes and shafts with certain part numbers. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure the structural integrity of the rudder pedal system.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0221 supersedes the previous AD 2018-0051 and introduces improved modification instructions for the rudder pedal adjustment system. It retains the requirement for repetitive inspections until the modification is completed and sets a 12-month deadline for completing the modification to terminate inspections.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential failure in the rudder pedal control system that could reduce aircraft control. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain airworthiness and safety, preventing possible accidents caused by structural failures in the rudder pedal support. Compliance ensures continued safe operation of affected C-212 aeroplanes.
What To Do
Operators must inspect the rudder pedal support parts every 150 flight hours until modification is done. If any discrepancies are found, corrective modification must be performed before the next flight. All affected aeroplanes must complete the modification within 12 months from the effective date of 19 September 2019 to terminate repetitive inspections.
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