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found to be too short, and additionally, the material properties of the spacers have been found to be inadequate for the prescribed torque value.  Excessive wear on the threads of the bolts could result in play in the flight controls, with consequent control surface vibration which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

             Amendment 1 is issued in response to a revision of the related EASA AD, which introduces a repetitive inspection of the spacers, and optional terminating action for replacement of tie rod bolts and spacers by new part number parts.  The EASA AD was prompted after investigation of removed spacers revealed no evidence of significant damage.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

24 February 2009