AD 2021-04-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | Models 208 and 208B | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron | Aviation | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose or incorrectly installed fasteners at the inboard and outboard elevator torque tube connections may have been installed due to oversized fastener holes.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the inboard and outboard elevator torque tube attachments for loose or incorrectly installed fasteners, replacing all fasteners if loose or incorrectly installed fasteners are found, and reporting the inspection results to the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Before the airplane accumulates 800 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within 200 hours TIS after the AD effectivity date, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models 208 and 208B airplanes with certain serial-numbered Model 208 and 208B airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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