AD 46-44-01
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 120 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 140 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The flange of the bellcrank on the rudder bars may catch on the bolt heads of the auxiliary rudder stops, locking the system.
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Required Actions
Remove the auxiliary rudder stops (two bolts) and the fairing tunnel fairing to gain access to the bolts.
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Compliance Time
prior to January 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 120 and 140 aircraft, serial numbers 8001 to 9619 inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Stop Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-44-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-44-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Stop Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 120 | 140 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-44-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-44-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-44-01 CESSNA: (Was Mandatory Note 1 of AD-768-4.) Applies Only to 120 and 140 Aircraft Serial Numbers 8001 to 9619, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to January 1, 1947. Remove the auxiliary rudder stops (two bolts) to eliminate the possibility of the flange of the bellcrank on the rudder bars catching on the bolt heads and locking the system. These bolts are at the center of the cockpit just forward of the rudder pedals. Removal of the fairing which forms a tunnel along the floor from the seat to the pedals is necessary for access to the bolts. (Cessna Service Letter No. 2-140 covers this.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-44-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-44-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Stop Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 120 | 140 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-44-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-44-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-44-01 CESSNA: (Was Mandatory Note 1 of AD-768-4.) Applies Only to 120 and 140 Aircraft Serial Numbers 8001 to 9619, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to January 1, 1947. Remove the auxiliary rudder stops (two bolts) to eliminate the possibility of the flange of the bellcrank on the rudder bars catching on the bolt heads and locking the system. These bolts are at the center of the cockpit just forward of the rudder pedals. Removal of the fairing which forms a tunnel along the floor from the seat to the pedals is necessary for access to the bolts. (Cessna Service Letter No. 2-140 covers this.) FOOTER:
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