AD 2005-12-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the forward main spar cap, which could continue to develop over the life of the affected airplanes, leading to wing spar cap failure and potential wing separation under loading conditions less than the design limit load.
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Required Actions
Repetitive eddy current inspections and visual inspections of the wing spar caps for fatigue cracks, repair or replacement of the wing spar caps as necessary, and installation of a spar strap modification on each wing spar.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A airplanes.
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