AD 2020-03-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company)

AD Number
2020-03-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0156
FR Citation
85 FR 10043

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Models 210G Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company)
aircraft Cessna Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company)
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company)
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company)

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion of the carry-thru spar lower cap can lead to fatigue cracking or reduced structural strength of the carry-thru spar, which could result in separation of the wing and loss of airplane control.

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Required Actions

Perform a visual inspection of the carry-thru spar for corrosion, damage, and cracks, and complete an eddy current inspection. Apply protective coating and corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC). Remove the carry-thru spar from service or repair it (if possible) in accordance with the AMOC procedures identified in paragraph (o) of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Aviation Inc. Models 210G, T210G, 210H, T210H, 210J, T210J, 210K, T210K, 210L, T210L, 210M, and T210M airplanes.

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