Fuel Pickup Assembly and Wing Spar Web — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft must inspect the fuel pickup assembly and wing spar web in both wings following Part A of MSB PACSB/XL/109 issue 1 or later approved revisions. If any cracks or defects are detected, corrective actions specified in Part B of the service bulletin must be completed before further flight. All inspections and repairs must be accomplished within the next 165 hours time in service from the effective date of 7 February 2019.
Summary
Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/36 Fuel Pickup Assembly and Wing Spar Web – Inspection is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand for Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft, specifically serial numbers 177, 186 through 213, 220, 8001, and 8002. This directive mandates inspection of the fuel pickup assembly and wing spar web to detect cracks that may arise from a pre-stressed installation condition. The directive references Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/109 issue 1 dated 16 January 2019 for inspection and corrective actions.
What changed
This new Airworthiness Directive introduces mandatory inspections of the fuel pickup assembly and wing spar web on specified Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft to identify and address potential cracks. It requires operators to follow the procedures outlined in the referenced Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/109 issue 1. Corrective actions must be taken before further flight if any defects are found.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential safety risk caused by pre-stressed installation of fuel pickup assemblies, which could lead to structural cracks. Compliance ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of affected 750XL aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must prioritize these inspections to prevent possible in-flight failures and regulatory non-compliance.
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