AD NUMBER: 2019-21-08

PRODUCT: Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, 36, and certain Models F33A, F33C, V35B, and A36 airplanes.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

SUMMARY: This AD requires inspecting the right aileron flight control cable end fittings (terminal attachment fittings) and replacing any damaged cable assembly.

This AD was prompted by reports of cracked and fractured right aileron flight control cable end fittings.

DATES: This AD is effective November 22, 2019. The FAA must receive comments on this AD by December 23, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 4,138 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

Inspection of the right aileron cable end fittings:

• Labor: 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 per airplane.

On-Condition Costs
Replacement of a forward aileron cable assembly:

• Labor: 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510.
• Parts: $1,123.
• Cost per airplane: $1,633.

Replacement of an aft aileron cable assembly:

• Labor 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340.
• Parts: $785.
• Cost per airplane: $1,125.

FMI: AD