Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21214 · Time limits
GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes
This AD applies to GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8 and Model GA8-TC320 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 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 a design change to the fuselage strut pick up ribs No. 5 and 6 that requires a reduced life limit. The FAA is issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, before further flight, comply with the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) Remove and replace Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, in your airplane existing service manual with GippsAero Model GA8, GA8 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-04, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018, or GippsAero Model GA8-TC 320, GA8-TC 320 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-06, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018, as applicable to your model airplane.
(2) Remove from service each part listed in Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, in your airplane service manual that has reached or exceeded its new life limit.
(3) Except as provided in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, no alternative life limits may be approved for the parts listed in GippsAero Model GA8, GA8 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-04, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018, or GippsAero Model GA8-TC 320, GA8-TC 320 Airplane Service Manual, C01-00-06, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 14, 2018.
