FAA updates safety requirements for Air Tractor airplane parts
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating an existing safety directive regarding specific Air Tractor airplanes. This update changes a previous order that required owners to inspect and replace certain parts of the aircraft’s horizontal stabilizer (the small wing on the tail).
Why it matters: This is a technical safety update meant to prevent structural failure in specific aircraft models by catching cracks before they become dangerous.
Who it affects
- Owners and operators of Air Tractor Model AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes
This information comes from the Federal Aviation Administration; readers should consult the official Federal Register document before performing any maintenance.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document