AD 47-43-04
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
Bending or cracking of the rudder control cable horns due to excessive foot pressure during parking brake application or release, leading to reduced rudder travel.
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Required Actions
Inspect control cable horns on the rudder bar for bending or cracks every 100 hours of operation. Straighten bent parts without cracking and reinforce with Cessna P/N 0411303 or equivalent. Replace cracked parts with Cessna P/N 0310168 made of 0.080-inch steel.
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Compliance Time
upon each 100 hours of operation until horns are reinforced
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 120 and 140 Aircraft, serial numbers 8001 to 12349 inclusive
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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