AD 47-43-08

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 120 and 140 Airplanes

AD Number
47-43-08
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

Cracks at the fillet joining the cylindrical outer surface of the propeller blade retainer ferrule with the retaining face of the flange.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the propeller blade retainer ferrule for cracks at the specified location. Disassemble and reassemble following the propeller manufacturer's instructions. Replace both blades with R003-225 blades if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

prior to January 1, 1948, and thereafter upon completion of each 25 hours of operation

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model 120 and 140 aircraft equipped with Beech R003 propeller having R003-201 blades and Continental C-85 series engine.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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