AD 46-44-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes

AD Number
46-44-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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