AD 46-46-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | T-50 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the aileron and flap hinge brackets where the bearing is staked into the hinge bracket.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aileron and flap hinge brackets for evidence of cracking where the bearing is staked into the hinge bracket. Replace the hinge bracket if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
not later than January 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Model T-50 Airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron And Flap Hinge Brackets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-46-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-46-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes Subject: Aileron And Flap Hinge Brackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: T-50 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-46-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-46-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-46-03 CESSNA: (Was Mandatory Note 10 of AD-722-5.) Applies to T-50 Aircraft. Inspection required not later than January 1, 1947. Inspect the aileron and flap hinge brackets for evidence of cracking where the bearing is staked into the hinge bracket. If cracks are found, the hinge bracket should be replaced. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-46-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-46-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes Subject: Aileron And Flap Hinge Brackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: T-50 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: 46-46-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-46-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-46-03 CESSNA: (Was Mandatory Note 10 of AD-722-5.) Applies to T-50 Aircraft. Inspection required not later than January 1, 1947. Inspect the aileron and flap hinge brackets for evidence of cracking where the bearing is staked into the hinge bracket. If cracks are found, the hinge bracket should be replaced. FOOTER:
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