AD 2012-10-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0534
FR Citation
77 FR 29863

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks found in the wing lower main spar caps, which could result in structural failure of the wing with consequent loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the left and right wing lower main spar caps for cracks. Replace cracked spar caps, wing spars, or wings with serviceable parts or incorporate an FAA-approved modification. Report inspection results to the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight if cracks are found; otherwise, within a specified timeframe (not explicitly stated in the provided text).

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 210G, T210G, 210H, T210H, 210J, T210J, 210K, T210K, 210L, T210L, 210M, T210M, 210N, T210N, P210N, 210R, T210R, and P210R airplanes with cantilever metal wings.

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