Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17359 · Landing gear
Reims Aviation S.A. Airplanes
This AD applies to Reims Aviation S.A. F406 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 airplanes. 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 improper material used in nose landing gear (NLG) attachment brackets could lead to failure of the NLG bracket with consequent damage to the airplane while landing. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, do the following actions following the Accomplishment Instructions numbers 1 through 5 in Reims Aviation Industries Service Bulletin No. F406-74, dated September 26, 2012:
(1) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after March 28, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 30 days after March 28, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the nose landing gear (NLG) attachment brackets, part number (P/N) 6013119-1, to verify if they are made of steel and not aluminum alloy.
(2) If during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, you find that a NLG attachment bracket made of aluminum alloy is installed, before further flight, replace with an airworthy steel NLG attachment bracket, P/N 6013119-1.
(3) As of March 28, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), do not install any NLG attachment bracket P/N 6013119-1 unless it is made of steel.
