AD/CAP 10/10 - Wing Main Spar Wooden Centre Block (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (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.

Avions Mudry Cap Series Aeroplanes AD/CAP 10/10 Wing Main Spar Wooden Centre Block 3/2007 DM

Applicability: All CAP 10B aircraft that have been fitted with major change 000302 (wood/carbon-made wing) and wood/carbon-made wings part number 11.56.00.010 with serial numbers 001 through 084. Requirement: 1. Flick manoeuvres are prohibited on affected CAP 10B aircraft.

2. Inspect the spar web and fill up the surface cracks with a two component epoxy compound in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 060307 and Apex Aircraft Instruction No. 1001766, both at the latest EASA approved revision.

Accomplishment of Apex Aircraft Instruction No. 1001766 may only be carried out by an appropriately qualified/licensed person.

If any cracking or damage is detected during the inspection in either the rear or front wing spar web, before further flight, contact Apex Aircraft for a repair solution.

3. Install reinforcement plates 97.56.00.002 in accordance with Apex Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 060307 and Apex Aircraft Instruction No. 1001766, both at the latest EASA approved revision.