Business · 14/02/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive to revise the inspection requirements for Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 series airplanes, aiming to prevent structural damage to the wing due to potential failure at the top aft outboard corner of the battery box.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Aviation AdministrationOpen original release →

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