Transport i infrastruktura · 02/09/2010

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for DeHavilland Chipmunk 21, 22, and 22A Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections and potential replacement of the flap operating system on DeHavilland Chipmunk 21, 22, and 22A aircraft due to a reported failure of an unapproved latch plate design installation, which could lead to a stall during landing approach.