Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA20262723
FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Ontic Pitch Trim Actuators on SA226/SA227 Aircraft
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
FAA20262723
NAICS
336413
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. airplanes to address pitch trim actuator failures caused by moisture intrusion. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), East Certification Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. (primary OEM) - Simmonds-Precision (manufacturer of pitch trim actuators) - Products/Services Requested: - Simmonds-Precision pitch trim actuators (part numbers DL5040M5, DL5040M6, DL5040M8) - Subject to repetitive inspection, sealant application, travel time measurement, and possible replacement - Nut tube assembly (part number AA56142) - Services include repetitive inspection, measurement, replacement, and sealing of pitch trim actuators - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Repetitive measurement intervals and specific actions based on actuator part numbers and conditions - Prohibition on installation of unsealed actuators - Compliance with Ontic service bulletins - Applies to 198 U.S.-registered airplanes - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FAA East Certification Branch, College Park, GA - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Kansas City, MO - Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., Creedmoor, NC
Description
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. airplanes, including models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA-227-TT (300). This AD is prompted by reports of in-flight pitch trim actuator failures and would require repetitive inspections, replacements, measurements, and sealing of the pitch trim actuator. It also prohibits installation of certain actuators unless sealed. Comments on the proposed AD are due by May 18, 2026.