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What is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

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  1. A legally enforceable rule fixing an unsafe condition
  2. An optional maintenance tip from the manufacturer
  3. A weather warning for pilots in flight

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  1. FAA Airworthiness Directives www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/airworthiness_directives Checked 2026-10-09.

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