Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22566 · Te flap control system
Epic Aircraft, LLC Airplanes
This AD applies to Epic Aircraft, LLC Model E1000 airplanes, serial numbers K003 through K032 inclusive, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Epic Aircraft, LLC Model E1000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by improperly rigged flap position switches. This AD requires installing a secondary full position limit switch to the flap system, installing a switch ramp on the flap actuator, and modifying the take- off position switch rigging. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, install a secondary full position limit switch to the flap system, install a switch ramp on the flap actuator, and modify the take-off position switch rigging in accordance with steps 5 through 13 of the Instructions section in Epic Aircraft Service Bulletin SB-0034, Revision B, issued December 22, 2022 (Epic SB-0034, Revision B). Where Epic SB-0034, Revision B, specifies to discard a switch block, this AD requires removing that part from service. If, during the accomplishment of step 12, the flap-to-wing clearances exceed the specified travel limits, before further flight, adjust the flap-to-wing clearances until they do not exceed the specified travel limits. Where Epic SB-0034, Revision B, specifies to contact Epic Aircraft if clearance and travel limits cannot be met, this AD does not require that action.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Information regarding the flap-to-wing travel limits may be found in Epic E1000 Maintenance Manual SK05000000, Revision A, dated April 13, 2020.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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