AD 46-44-01
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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