70-12-03 FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amdt. 39-996. Applies to F-27 and FH-227 type airplanes certificated in all categories.
To assure that the outboard flaps are contained in the event of over-travel, by the addition of positive stops to the screwjacks, accomplish the following within the next 250 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
(a) Comply with the applicable Fairchild Hiller Service Bulletin, No. F-27-27-72 dated January 16, 1970, or No. FH-227-27-30 dated January 16, 1970, or later revision or equivalent method both approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
(b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
This amendment is effective June 19, 1970.