AD 87-13-11

87-13-11 FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5668. Applies to Model SA26-T, SA26-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-AT, SA226-TC (All serial numbers) except SA226-T(B), S/N T-276, T-283 through T-297, SA226-AT, S/N AT-062E through AT-069 and SA226-TC, S/N TC-247 through TC-279; airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent inadvertent landing gear selector movement, accomplish the following:

(a) On or before December 1, 1987, accomplish the following:

(1) Visually inspect the sides and end of the center pedestal for installation of brackets, holders, or any sort of provision for the storage of maps, charts, and approach charts and, prior to further flight, remove any such devices.

(2) Modify the landing gear selector lever in accordance with Fairchild Aircraft Corporation S/B 26-32-30-39, dated February 13, 1987 (for the Model SA26 airplanes), or S/B 226-32-048, revision dated February 13, 1987 (for the Model SA226 airplanes), as applicable.

(b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, ASW-150, FAA, Southwest Regional Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150, Telephone (817) 624-5150.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 790490, San Antonio, Texas 78279-0490; or may examine the documents referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

Effective on August 10, 1987.