AD 69-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A188 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model A188 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the throttle control bellcrank and the throttle and mixture support shaft due to cracks or broken welds around the welded center boss.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the throttle control bellcrank P/N 0750163-1 for cracks or broken welds within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date. Replace the bellcrank with P/N 0750163-4 or install P/N 0750163-1 if the strengthened part is unavailable, but must install P/N 0750163-4 within 100 hours. Replace the throttle and mixture control support shaft with P/N 0750173-2 and roll pin P/N MS-16562-16 within 10 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model A188 airplanes with Continental Motors Corporation IO-520-D (300 HP) engines, Serial Numbers 188-0001 through 188-0478 excluding serial numbers 188-0441, 188-0443, 188-0444, 188-0447, 188-0448, 188-0453, 188-0460, 188-0462 through 188-0465, 188-0468 through 188-0476.
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Federal Register Abstract
Throttle Bellcrank Bracket
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model A188 Airplanes Subject: Throttle Bellcrank Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/03/1969 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: A188 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-722 AD NUMBER: 69-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model A188 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 3, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-04-02 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-722. Applies to Model A188 airplanes with Continental Motors Corporation IO-520-D (300 HP) engines, Serial Numbers 188-0001 through 188-0478 with the exception of Serial Numbers 188-0441, 188-0443, 188-0444, 188-0447, 188-0448, 188- 0453, 188-0460, 188-0462 through 188-0465, 188-0468 through 188-0476. Compliance: Required as indicated. To prevent failure of the throttle control bellcrank and the throttle and mixture support shaft, unless already accomplished, perform the following: (1) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the throttle control bellcrank P/N 0750163-1 for cracks or broken welds around the welded center boss. If cracks or a broken weld is found, replace the bellcrank with a strengthened Cessna P/N 0750163-4 in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE68-28, Supplement No. 1, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. If this strengthened part P/N 0750163-4 is not available, P/N 0750163-1 may be installed. The aircraft may then be operated not to exceed 100 hours at which time P/N 0750163-4 must be installed prior to further flight. (2) If any cracks are found during the inspection required by Paragraph (1), a description of such cracks and the time in service as of the date of said inspection should be reported to the local General Aviation District Office on FAA Form FAA-1226. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.) (3) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the throttle and mixture control support shaft with P/N 0750173-2 and roll pin P/N MS-16562-16 in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE68-28, dated October 8, 1968, or equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective March 3, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model A188 Airplanes Subject: Throttle Bellcrank Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/03/1969 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: A188 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: 69-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-722 AD NUMBER: 69-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model A188 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 3, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-04-02 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-722. Applies to Model A188 airplanes with Continental Motors Corporation IO-520-D (300 HP) engines, Serial Numbers 188-0001 through 188-0478 with the exception of Serial Numbers 188-0441, 188-0443, 188-0444, 188-0447, 188-0448, 188- 0453, 188-0460, 188-0462 through 188-0465, 188-0468 through 188-0476. Compliance: Required as indicated. To prevent failure of the throttle control bellcrank and the throttle and mixture support shaft, unless already accomplished, perform the following: (1) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the throttle control bellcrank P/N 0750163-1 for cracks or broken welds around the welded center boss. If cracks or a broken weld is found, replace the bellcrank with a strengthened Cessna P/N 0750163-4 in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE68-28, Supplement No. 1, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. If this strengthened part P/N 0750163-4 is not available, P/N 0750163-1 may be installed. The aircraft may then be operated not to exceed 100 hours at which time P/N 0750163-4 must be installed prior to further flight. (2) If any cracks are found during the inspection required by Paragraph (1), a description of such cracks and the time in service as of the date of said inspection should be reported to the local General Aviation District Office on FAA Form FAA-1226. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.) (3) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the throttle and mixture control support shaft with P/N 0750173-2 and roll pin P/N MS-16562-16 in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE68-28, dated October 8, 1968, or equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective March 3, 1969. FOOTER:
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