AD 48-25-03
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
Loose or broken drag wires in the wing drag wire system and damaged ribs could result in wing structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect the wing drag wire system for loose or broken drag wires and ribs for damage every 100 hours of operation. Install inspection openings aft of the rear spar near specified ribs if not present. Rerig loose drag wires, replace broken ones with No. 8 wires if broken in the outer panel, and repair or replace buckled ribs. Install Cessna P/N 10004-58 reinforcement for cracked flanges.
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Compliance Time
each 100 hours of operation
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 120 and 140 aircraft, all serial numbers
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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