AD 46-01-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes

AD Number
46-01-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company T-50 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper flap chain operation, characterized by jumpy chain action, may lead to the chain jumping the idler and jamming due to incorrect chain tension or excessively worn sprockets or both.

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Required Actions

Inspect flap chain tension at the flap screw inspection opening, check sprockets for excessive wear (teeth 1/2 the thickness of the sprocket web), inspect chain guard for bending or wear-through, and replace cracked chain links. Replace sprockets and chain guard as needed, and adjust chain tension using the adjustable arm or idler. Chain replacement is recommended every 1,000 hours.

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Affected Aircraft

All Cessna Model T-50 Aircraft as specified in Service Note 1 of AD-722-5.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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