Flight Controls — Foot Control Pedal Assembly / Countershaft — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected SportStar RTC aeroplanes must inspect the foot control pedal countershaft before the next flight after 14 July 2025, following Evektor Service Bulletin RTC-079a-R1-SR instructions. If missing welded reinforcement is found, the part must be replaced with a serviceable one before further flight, except for one allowed ferry flight without passengers to a maintenance facility. Installation of affected parts is prohibited from the effective date onward.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0145-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the foot control pedal assembly countershaft on Evektor SportStar RTC aeroplanes, serial numbers up to 2025 2308 inclusive. It mandates inspection of specific foot control pedal countershaft parts identified by part numbers S4 72-01 01, S4 72-01 02, S4 70-02-01, and S4 70-02-02. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these components to prevent potential safety hazards.
What changed
This new regulation introduces a one-time inspection requirement for the affected foot control pedal countershaft parts due to reports of missing welded reinforcement. It requires replacement of any parts found missing this reinforcement and prohibits installation of affected parts from the effective date. The directive also allows a single ferry flight under specific conditions to reach a maintenance location for corrective action.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential unsafe condition that could lead to cracks in the foot control pedal countershaft, compromising nose landing gear control. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply promptly to avoid possible damage to the aircraft and injury to occupants. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and regulatory adherence for affected SportStar RTC aeroplanes.
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