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a Model AT-402 aircraft that was caused by fatigue.  This Directive requires inspections to detect and correct loose fasteners; cracks in the rudder or vertical fin skins, spars, hinges, or brackets; or corrosion of the rudder and vertical fin hinge attachment structure.  Hinge failure adversely affects ability to control yaw and has led to the rudder folding over during flight.  This condition could allow the rudder to contact the elevator and affect ability to control pitch with consequent loss of control.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

28 October 2008