FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would require American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) 7, 8, and 11 series airplanes to have inspection holes installed and wood spars repetitively inspected for damage, with repairs or replacements to be made as necessary, following a review of service history that revealed incidents of wing structural failures.