AD 2010-12-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525A Airplanes

AD Number
2010-12-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0327
FR Citation
75 FR 34354

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525A Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks found in thrust attenuator paddles could result in in-flight departure of the thrust attenuator paddles, leading to rudder and elevator damage and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the left and right thrust attenuator paddle assemblies for loose and damaged fasteners and cracks. Replace loose or damaged fasteners and cracked thrust attenuator paddles found during inspection. Retain the requirements of AD 2009-24-13 until replacement of both thrust attenuator paddles and eight countersunk fasteners with new design thrust attenuator paddles and universal head rivets.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 60 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525A airplanes, serial numbers 0001 through 0244, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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