AD 51-11-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 190 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 195 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 195A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 195B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the elevator spar webs at the outboard hinges may extend beyond the hinge fitting, leading to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect for fatigue cracks in the elevator spar webs at the outboard hinges by loosening the attaching bolts. Stop-drill cracks less than 3/4 inch and install reinforcing doublers Cessna P/N 10008-11-2 and -3. Replace spars with cracks longer than 3/4 inch and add reinforcing doublers.
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Compliance Time
Not later than June 1, 1951, and upon each 100 hours of operation thereafter until reinforcing doublers are installed.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 190 and 195 Aircraft, serial numbers 7004 to 7474 and 7476 to 7479, inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Spar Webs
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-11-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-11-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Spar Webs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 190 | 195 | 195A | 195B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-11-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-11-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-11-02 CESSNA: Applies to All Models 190 and 195 Aircraft Serial Numbers 7004 to 7474 and 7476 to 7479, Inclusive. Compliance required not later than June 1, 1951, and upon each 100 hours of operation thereafter until reinforcing doublers are installed at outboard hinge fittings. Inspect for fatigue cracks in the elevator spar webs at the outboard hinges. This may be accomplished by loosening the two attaching bolts as necessary to facilitate inspection for cracks at the bolt holes. Cracks extending less than 3/4 inch beyond the hinge fitting should be stop- drilled and reinforcing doublers, Cessna P/N 10008-11-2 and -3, should be installed on the forward side of the spar. If any cracks are longer than 3/4 inch, the spar should be replaced and the reinforcing doublers added. (Cessna Service Letter No. 10 dated November 18, 1949, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-11-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-11-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Spar Webs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 190 | 195 | 195A | 195B 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: 51-11-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-11-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 190 and 195 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-11-02 CESSNA: Applies to All Models 190 and 195 Aircraft Serial Numbers 7004 to 7474 and 7476 to 7479, Inclusive. Compliance required not later than June 1, 1951, and upon each 100 hours of operation thereafter until reinforcing doublers are installed at outboard hinge fittings. Inspect for fatigue cracks in the elevator spar webs at the outboard hinges. This may be accomplished by loosening the two attaching bolts as necessary to facilitate inspection for cracks at the bolt holes. Cracks extending less than 3/4 inch beyond the hinge fitting should be stop- drilled and reinforcing doublers, Cessna P/N 10008-11-2 and -3, should be installed on the forward side of the spar. If any cracks are longer than 3/4 inch, the spar should be replaced and the reinforcing doublers added. (Cessna Service Letter No. 10 dated November 18, 1949, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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