# Proposed AD 2003-CE-37-AD: AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. Models N22B, N22S, and N24A Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-05-02
- Products: Aerospace Technologies of Australia
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 24, 2003, 68 FR 60887
- Comments due: December 4, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-02)
- Docket: 2003-CE-37-AD
- FR document: 03-26899
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3b/1d/3b1d9242e778791943ea915a96a06e0459948ae1cbfa59d955ce1ebf4de0d82b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-10-24/pdf/03-26899.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/24/03-26899/airworthiness-directives-aerospace-technologies-of-australia-pty-ltd-models-n22b-n22s-and-n24a
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4128B513AC45409686256DC900541AD3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-CE-37-AD

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. (ASTA) Models N22B, N22S, and N24A airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively inspect wing fittings for fatigue defects, replace or correct defective wing fittings, and replace the stub wing front spar assembly and wing fitting when fatigue life limits are reached. This proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Australia. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct defects in the wing strut upper end fittings, wing strut lower end fittings, stub wing strut pick up fittings, and the stub wing front spar assembly. These defects could result in failure of the fittings or spar assembly and lead to reduced structural capability or reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 24, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-26899, comments due Dec 4, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/24/03-26899/airworthiness-directives-aerospace-technologies-of-australia-pty-ltd-models-n22b-n22s-and-n24a)

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