AD 47-06-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 120 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120 and 140 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 140 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120 and 140 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible locking of aileron system at full throw due to lack of a continuous loop in the aileron control chain installation.
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Required Actions
Install a carry-through bar between the ends of the aileron control chain at the top of the control 'T' to create a continuous loop, ensuring both control wheels operate positively in the same direction.
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Compliance Time
prior to April 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 120 and 140, serial numbers up to and including 9669.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Carry-Through Bar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-06-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-06-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120 and 140 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Carry-Through Bar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 120 | 140 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-06-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-06-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120 and 140 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-06-10 CESSNA: (Was Mandatory Note 6 of AD-768-4.) Applies to 120 and 140 Aircraft Serial Numbers Up to and Including 9669. Compliance required prior to April 1, 1947. Install carry-through bar between the ends of the aileron control chain that is installed at the top of the control "T" to make a continuous loop at this chain installation so that both control wheels operate positively in the same direction. This is necessary to prevent possible locking of aileron system at full throw. (Cessna Service Letter No. 17 dated September 19, 1946, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-06-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-06-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120 and 140 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Carry-Through Bar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 120 | 140 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: 47-06-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-06-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120 and 140 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-06-10 CESSNA: (Was Mandatory Note 6 of AD-768-4.) Applies to 120 and 140 Aircraft Serial Numbers Up to and Including 9669. Compliance required prior to April 1, 1947. Install carry-through bar between the ends of the aileron control chain that is installed at the top of the control "T" to make a continuous loop at this chain installation so that both control wheels operate positively in the same direction. This is necessary to prevent possible locking of aileron system at full throw. (Cessna Service Letter No. 17 dated September 19, 1946, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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