AD 2013-11-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-11-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1330
FR Citation
78 FR 37448

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

During maximum braking, if the brakes lock up and a skid occurs, a severe oscillatory yawing motion or 'wheel walk' may develop, which could result in further significant structural damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Insertions into the pilot's operating handbook (POH) and the airplane maintenance manuals (AMM) regarding proper use of the brakes and inspection of the aft fuselage must be made. An inspection of the aft fuselage is also required.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company (previously COLUMBIA or LANCAIR) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes.

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