AD 46-44-03
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
Windshield retaining channel may not secure the windshield adequately, potentially causing the windshield to pull out at the top and alter airflow, affecting operational characteristics.
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Required Actions
Rework attachment of windshield upper edge by installing a deeper retaining channel with two alclad strips (0.040-inch and 0.032-inch thickness) secured by 44 AN 456AD4 rivets. Install a felt seal folded over the windshield edge and cemented in place.
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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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