AD 61-25-01

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120, 140, and 140A Airplanes

AD Number
61-25-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 120 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120, 140, and 140A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 140 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120, 140, and 140A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 140A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 120, 140, and 140A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the corners of the slots in the Met-Co-Aire support plate (P/N RD-1001C-11) and attach plate, and improper installation of rivets securing the landing gear attachment box to the floor structure.

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Required Actions

Tighten and torque four AN 4 bolts (two on each side) to 50-70 inch-pounds, inspect for cracks in the support plate and attach plate, replace cracked parts with Met-Co-Aire P/N RD-1001C-6 or FAA approved equivalent, inspect and ensure proper installation of rivets securing the landing gear attachment box to the floor structure, and remove adapter plates Cessna P/N 0441147 if installed.

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Compliance Time

Within 20 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and at periods thereafter not to exceed 100 hours' time in service for ongoing inspections. For one-time actions, within 20 hours' time in service after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Models 120, 140, and 140A airplanes with Met-Co-Aire Tricycle Landing Gear (STC SA4-916) installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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