AD 2017-10-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2017-10-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0450
FR Citation
82 FR 23497

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the nacelle fittings, which may lead to premature failure due to out-of-tolerance manufacturing and metal fatigue, could result in engine nacelle separation and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the nacelle fittings for cracks and replace if necessary. Report the inspection results to the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Aviation Inc. Models 402C and 414A airplanes (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company).

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