AD 2012-06-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Jammed or stiff rudder control due to water freezing on the rudder bias cables and pulleys of the stinger.
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Required Actions
Modify the drain installation of the tailcone stinger on the aft canted bulkhead (install a drain and rubber seals). Inspect for drain holes in the forward and aft frames, and modify the drain holes if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 800 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 560XL airplanes, serial numbers -5002 through -5372 inclusive, -5501 through -5830 inclusive, -6002 through -6080 inclusive, and -6082 through -6086 inclusive.
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