AD 47-30-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | T-50 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Landing gear chains and chain dampener mechanism may have loose chains, worn sprockets, cracked links, or improper dampener spring adjustment, leading to gear malfunctions or failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect landing gear chains and dampener mechanism at each 100-hour inspection for tightness, wear, cracks, and proper spring adjustment. Replace worn sprockets when teeth are half the web thickness, replace cracked links, and inspect guards for binding. Recommend chain replacement every 1,000 hours.
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Compliance Time
at each 100-hour inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model T-50 Aircraft as per Service Note 4 of AD-722-5.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Chains
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-30-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-30-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Chains 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Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: T-50 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-30-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-30-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-30-04 CESSNA: (Was Service Note 4 of AD-722-5.) Applies to T-50 Aircraft. Inspect the landing gear chains and chain dampener mechanism for the following at each 100-hour inspection. The landing gear chain should be tight and pressing firmly against the drive and idler sprockets. With the chain pulling tight against the idler sprockets the slotted dampener link should permit movement of the spring dampeners. The dampener spring is correctly adjusted when compressed to 3/8 inch. All sprockets should be inspected for excessive wear. The sprockets are considered excessively worn and should be replaced when the teeth are one- half the thickness of the sprocket web. All guards should be inspected to make sure there is no danger of binding or jamming. Inspect all links of the landing gear chain for cracks and replace any links that are found cracked. It is recommended that the chain be replaced every 1,000 hours. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-30-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-30-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Chains 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: 47-30-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-30-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T-50 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-30-04 CESSNA: (Was Service Note 4 of AD-722-5.) Applies to T-50 Aircraft. Inspect the landing gear chains and chain dampener mechanism for the following at each 100-hour inspection. The landing gear chain should be tight and pressing firmly against the drive and idler sprockets. With the chain pulling tight against the idler sprockets the slotted dampener link should permit movement of the spring dampeners. The dampener spring is correctly adjusted when compressed to 3/8 inch. All sprockets should be inspected for excessive wear. The sprockets are considered excessively worn and should be replaced when the teeth are one- half the thickness of the sprocket web. All guards should be inspected to make sure there is no danger of binding or jamming. Inspect all links of the landing gear chain for cracks and replace any links that are found cracked. It is recommended that the chain be replaced every 1,000 hours. FOOTER:
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