AD 2005-05-53 R1
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172R | Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172S | Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182T | Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | T182T | Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Flight control system problems including ailerons not engaging upper stops, missing flap push/pull rod nuts, elevator cables chafing fuel lines, improperly routed elevator trim cables, control cables rubbing structures, aileron bell crank adjustment screw interference, unsafe pinned barrels on control cables, and bent flap bell crank. These issues could lead to loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system to correct installations not conforming to type design and repair any damage found.
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Compliance Time
Immediately upon receipt of emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, with the AD effective March 21, 2005 for those who did not receive the emergency notice.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes with corrected serial numbers as specified in the revised AD.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight control system
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AD Final Rules - 2005-05-53 R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2005-05-53 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2005-20587 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes Subject: Flight control system Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: March 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 53) Citation Publish Date: 03/21/2005 Effective Date: 03/21/2005 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 172R | 172S | 182T | T182T Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2005-05-53 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: CORRECTION: There is a typo on pg. 13358, para. (b) of today's Federal Register, 3/21/2005, referencing the AD number. The AD number should read AD 20... ...Show more Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 7 1 [Federal Register: March 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 53)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 13356-13358] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr05-7] ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD; Amendment 39-14021; AD 2005-05-53 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise emergency AD 2005-05-53 for The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. This AD contains the same information as emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 and publishes the action in the Federal Register. It requires you to do a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system, correct installations that do not conform to type design, and repair any damage. This AD is the result of flight control system problems found on airplanes within Cessna's control that could also exist on airplanes produced and delivered within a certain time period. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems. DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March 5, 2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of this amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt. As of March 21, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations. We must receive any comments on this AD by April 30, 2005. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this AD: • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001. • Fax: 1-202-493-2251. 2 • Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • To get the service information identified in this proposed AD, contact The Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006. To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov . The docket number is FAA-2005- 20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154; facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: chris.b.morgan@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion What events caused this action? The FAA was notified that inadequate or incorrect flight controls rigging may exist on recently produced Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. The following issues were identified through Cessna's inspection of airplanes still at their production facility: • Two airplanes with ailerons not engaging the upper stops and one with a flap push/pull rod missing the nut on the bolt. • Elevator cables chafing fuel lines near the fuel selector, which caused damage to the fuel lines. • Elevator trim cables routed outside the cotter pins in the horizontal stabilizer. • Elevator trim cables crossed twice (trim functioned correctly in flight). • Control cables rubbing structures such as bulkheads and center consoles. • Aileron bell crank adjustment screw interference with stringer. • Barrels on control cables not safety pinned or incorrectly pinned. • Control cables routed outside of pulleys. • A bent flap bell crank. After careful review of all available information related to the subject presented above, FAA determined that: • Operation of the affected Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes should be prohibited until all the flight control systems are inspected and any discrepancies corrected; and • AD action should be taken to prevent loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems. Consequently, we issued emergency AD 2005-05-53 on March 4, 2005, to require a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system, correction of installations that do not conform to type design, and repair of any damage. The serial number designations included in AD 2005-05-53 were incorrect. We then revised AD 2005-05-53 to correct the serial numbers in the AD. Why is it important to publish this AD? The FAA found that immediate corrective action was required, that notice and opportunity for prior public comment were impracticable and contrary to the public interest, and that good cause existed to make the AD effective immediately by individual letters issued on March 5, 2005, to all known U.S. operators of Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. These conditions still exist, and AD 2005-05-53 R1 is published in the Federal Register as an amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it effective to all persons.
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AD Final Rules - 2005-05-53 R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2005-05-53 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2005-20587 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes Subject: Flight control system Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: March 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 53) Citation Publish Date: 03/21/2005 Effective Date: 03/21/2005 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 172R | 172S | 182T | T182T Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2005-05-53 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: CORRECTION: There is a typo on pg. 13358, para. (b) of today's Federal Register, 3/21/2005, referencing the AD number. The AD number should read AD 20... ...Show more Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 7 1 [Federal Register: March 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 53)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 13356-13358] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21mr05-7] ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2005-20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD; Amendment 39-14021; AD 2005-05-53 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to revise emergency AD 2005-05-53 for The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. This AD contains the same information as emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 and publishes the action in the Federal Register. It requires you to do a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system, correct installations that do not conform to type design, and repair any damage. This AD is the result of flight control system problems found on airplanes within Cessna's control that could also exist on airplanes produced and delivered within a certain time period. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems. DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 21, 2005, to all affected persons who did not receive emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1, issued March 5, 2005. Emergency AD 2005-05-53 R1 contained the requirements of this amendment and became effective immediately upon receipt. As of March 21, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations. We must receive any comments on this AD by April 30, 2005. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this AD: • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001. • Fax: 1-202-493-2251. 2 • Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • To get the service information identified in this proposed AD, contact The Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006. To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov . The docket number is FAA-2005- 20587; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-10-AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris B. Morgan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4154; facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: chris.b.morgan@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion What events caused this action? The FAA was notified that inadequate or incorrect flight controls rigging may exist on recently produced Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. The following issues were identified through Cessna's inspection of airplanes still at their production facility: • Two airplanes with ailerons not engaging the upper stops and one with a flap push/pull rod missing the nut on the bolt. • Elevator cables chafing fuel lines near the fuel selector, which caused damage to the fuel lines. • Elevator trim cables routed outside the cotter pins in the horizontal stabilizer. • Elevator trim cables crossed twice (trim functioned correctly in flight). • Control cables rubbing structures such as bulkheads and center consoles. • Aileron bell crank adjustment screw interference with stringer. • Barrels on control cables not safety pinned or incorrectly pinned. • Control cables routed outside of pulleys. • A bent flap bell crank. After careful review of all available information related to the subject presented above, FAA determined that: • Operation of the affected Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes should be prohibited until all the flight control systems are inspected and any discrepancies corrected; and • AD action should be taken to prevent loss of airplane control due to incorrect or inadequate rigging of critical flight systems. Consequently, we issued emergency AD 2005-05-53 on March 4, 2005, to require a one-time detailed inspection of the flight control system, correction of installations that do not conform to type design, and repair of any damage. The serial number designations included in AD 2005-05-53 were incorrect. We then revised AD 2005-05-53 to correct the serial numbers in the AD. Why is it important to publish this AD? The FAA found that immediate corrective action was required, that notice and opportunity for prior public comment were impracticable and contrary to the public interest, and that good cause existed to make the AD effective immediately by individual letters issued on March 5, 2005, to all known U.S. operators of Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T airplanes. These conditions still exist, and AD 2005-05-53 R1 is published in the Federal Register as an amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it effective to all persons.
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