AD 46-44-05

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes

AD Number
46-44-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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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 engine mounting bolts may pull through the 1 1/2-inch diameter x 0.049-inch plate welded to the front of each fitting, leading to engine detachment.

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Required Actions

Replace each of the four internal wrenching bolts with AN 6 bolts (AN 6-47 at upper fittings, AN 6-35 at lower fittings) and install special offset washers made of 4130 steel. Add an AN 960-616 washer between the nut and AN 970-6 washer at the front face of the rubber bushing.

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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 8517 inclusive.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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