Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15043 · REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 Airplanes
REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 Airplanes
This AD applies to Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 airplanes, serial numbers F406-0001 through F406-0092, certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a one-time inspection of the rudder brackets-hinge and bearings for corrosion in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005. If corrosion is found, replace these parts before further flight.
(2) Within 600 hours TIS or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repetitively lubricate the rudder bearings. During this step, remove the rudder in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Reims Aviation Industries Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005.
Note 1: We have established the repetitive inspection times of this AD so that they may coincide with annual inspections.
Note 2: We encourage you to put Reims temporary revision No. 4 into the maintenance program of the F406 airplane (chapter 5-10-01, page 17 of the maintenance manual).
Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: We have added repetitive inspection requirements in the AD to coincide with the maintenance requirement in the service bulletin.
