AD 98-13-09

Applies to

Models F.260, F.260B, F.260C, and F.260D airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 848, certificated in any category.

The FAA's summary

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain AERMACCHI S.p.A. (AERMACCHI) Models F.260, F.260B, F.260C, and F.260D airplanes. This AD requires marking the airspeed indicator to indicate the correct flap operation range and stall speed of the airplane. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Italy. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the airplane from stalling at an airspeed higher than anticipated, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Official sources

• The Federal Register document · document 98-16021, the legal text
• FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) · search 98-13-09 for its current status and any corrections