AD 2007-07-06 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | LC40-550FG | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | LC41-550FG | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | LC42-550FG | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The aileron and elevator control systems may have incorrect torque values for the bolts attaching the pushrods to the bellcranks, which could result in the bolts loosening and causing control surface malfunction.
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Required Actions
Inspect the torque values of the bolts attaching the pushrods to the bellcranks and correct any discrepancies by adjusting or replacing bolts as necessary. Revise the maintenance manual to include correct torque values.
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Compliance Time
within 250 flight hours after October 31, 2008
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron and elevator control systems
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AD Final Rules - 2007-07-06R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2007-07-06 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2007-27628 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG,... ...Show more Subject: Aileron and elevator control systems Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: October 31, 2008 Citation Publish Date: 10/31/2008 Effective Date: 12/05/2008 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: LC40-550FG | LC41-550FG | LC42-550FG Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2007-07-06 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: auto page-actual page-fit page-width 125%
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AD Final Rules - 2007-07-06R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2007-07-06 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2007-27628 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG,... ...Show more Subject: Aileron and elevator control systems Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: October 31, 2008 Citation Publish Date: 10/31/2008 Effective Date: 12/05/2008 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: LC40-550FG | LC41-550FG | LC42-550FG Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2007-07-06 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: auto page-actual page-fit page-width 125%
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