AD/X-TS/5 Amdt 2 - Flap Hinge Support Bracket (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE On the effective date specified below, and for the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/X-TS/5 Amdt 1 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.001(1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Eagle X-TS Series Aeroplanes AD/X-TS/5 Amdt 2 Flap Hinge Support Bracket 5/2006

Applicability: All Model X-TS, X-TS 150 and 150B Aircraft. Requirement: Perform a visual inspection of the canard starboard inboard flap hinge support brackets p/n: 5731D01-05 and the canard port inboard flap hinge support brackets p/n: 5731D01-02 for cracking, according to the following procedure:

1. Visually inspect the gusset weld area for cracks. See figure 1 for the typical crack location. If there is any cracked, lifted or missing paint in the area of the weld, or a crack is suspected, then perform a further detailed inspection in accordance with requirement 2.

2. (a) Remove paint in the weld area shown in figure 1.

(b) Visually inspect the weld area for cracks using a bright light and magnifying glass.

(c) If doubt still exists as to whether a crack is present, confirm using Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI).

(d) If the bracket is cracked, repair or replace the cracked bracket. Any repairs must be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or a repair scheme approved by a CAR 35 Authorised Person.