AD 68-07-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 188 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 188A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 188B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A188 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A188A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A188B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the rudder pedal assembly from the pedal shaft at the stub tube weld.
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Required Actions
Modify the rudder pedal assembly according to Cessna Service Letter 67-47 or an approved equivalent method.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 188 and A188 airplanes up to and including Serial Number 188-0317, excluding specified serial numbers listed in the AD.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Pedal Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-07-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-07-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Pedal Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/11/1968 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 188 | 188A | 188B | A188 | A188A | A188B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-07-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-575 AD NUMBER: 68-07-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-07-07 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-575. Applies to Models 188 and A188 aircraft up to and including Serial Number 188-0317, except Serial Numbers 188-0052, 188-0055, 188-0212, 188- 0215, 188-0217, 188-0219, 188-0220, 188-0225, 188-0246, 188-0263, 188-0279, 188-0287, 188- 0288, 188-0290, 188-0298, 188-0304, 188-0306, 188-0307, 188-0308, 188-0310, 188-0311, 188- 0312, and 188-0314. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent the separation of the rudder pedal assembly from the pedal shaft at the stub tube weld, accomplish the following: Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, modify the rudder pedal assembly in accordance with either of the 2 methods contained in Cessna Service Letter 67-47, dated August 22, 1967, or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective April 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-07-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-07-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Pedal Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/11/1968 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 188 | 188A | 188B | A188 | A188A | A188B 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: 68-07-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-575 AD NUMBER: 68-07-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA: Models 188 and A188 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-07-07 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-575. Applies to Models 188 and A188 aircraft up to and including Serial Number 188-0317, except Serial Numbers 188-0052, 188-0055, 188-0212, 188- 0215, 188-0217, 188-0219, 188-0220, 188-0225, 188-0246, 188-0263, 188-0279, 188-0287, 188- 0288, 188-0290, 188-0298, 188-0304, 188-0306, 188-0307, 188-0308, 188-0310, 188-0311, 188- 0312, and 188-0314. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent the separation of the rudder pedal assembly from the pedal shaft at the stub tube weld, accomplish the following: Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, modify the rudder pedal assembly in accordance with either of the 2 methods contained in Cessna Service Letter 67-47, dated August 22, 1967, or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective April 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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