AD 76-13-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 401 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 401A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 401B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 402 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 402A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 402B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 411 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 411A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 414 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 414A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 421 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 421A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 421B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 421C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the fork bolt located at the aft end of the main landing gear retraction system torque tube connecting the torque tube to the outboard push/pull tube.
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Required Actions
Replace right and left 1/2-inch diameter fork bolts with new P/N 5243518-3 or FAA-approved superseding part numbers on specified serial ranges. Replace 5/8-inch diameter P/N 5141052-1 fork bolts with new P/N 5141052-1 or FAA-approved superseding part numbers on later serial ranges. Compliance intervals: 200 hours' time in service for initial replacement, then every 2,000 hours for 1/2-inch bolts and every 5,000 hours for 5/8-inch bolts. Life limits may be extended up to 2,025 or 5,025 hours as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 hours' time in service on those airplanes having 1,800 or more hours' time in service or prior to 2,000 hours' time in service on those airplanes having less than 1,800 hours' time in service, and at each subsequent 2,000 hours' time in service thereafter for 1/2-inch bolts; within 200 hours' time in service on those airplanes having 4,800 or more hours' time in service or prior to 5,000 hours' time in service on those airplanes having less than 4,800 hours' time in service, and at each subsequent 5,000 hours' time in service thereafter for 5/8-inch bolts.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 401 (401-0001 thru 401B0053, 401B0054 and on), 402 (402-0001 thru 4-2B0035, 402B0036 and on), 411 (all serials), 414 (414-0001 thru 414-0098, 414-0099 and on), 421 (421-0001 thru 421A0158, 421B0001 and on).
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Federal Register Abstract
Fork Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-13-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-13-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes Subject: Fork Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/07/1976 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 401 | 401A | 401B | 402 | 402A | 402B | 411 | 411A | 414 | 414A | 421 | 421A | 421B | 421C 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: 76-13-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2656 AD NUMBER: 76-13-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 7, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-13-07 CESSNA: Amendment 39-2656. Applies to Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the fork bolt located at the aft end of the main landing gear retraction system torque tube connecting the torque tube to the outboard push/pull tube, accomplish the following: A) Within 200 hours' time in service on those airplanes having 1,800 or more hours' time in service or prior to 2,000 hours' time in service on those airplanes having less than 1,800 hours' time in service, and at each subsequent 2,000 hours' time in service thereafter, replace right and left 1/2-inch diameter P/Ns 0843518-1, 0843518-2, 0843500-35, 0843500-54, 5243518-1 and 5243518-3 fork bolts with new P/N 5243518-3 or FAA-approved superseding part number fork bolts on the airplanes specified below except airplanes on which P/N 5141052-1 fork bolts have been installed as field replacements: 401 - 401-0001 thru 401B0053 402 - 402-0001 thru 4-2B0035 411 - All Serials 414 - 414-0001 thru 414-0098 421 - 421-0001 thru 421A0158 B) Within 200 hours' time in service on those airplanes having 4,800 or more hours' time in service or prior to 5,000 hours' time in service on those airplanes having less than 4,800 hours' time in service, and at each subsequent 5,000 hours' time in service thereafter, replace right and left 5/8-inch diameter P/N 5141052-1 fork bolts with new P/N 5141052-1 or FAA-approved superseding part number fork bolts on the airplanes specified below or any lower airplane serial numbers on which these fork bolts have been installed as field replacements. 401 - 401B0054 and on 401 - 402B0036 and on 414 - 414-0099 and on 421 - 421B0001 and on C) Fork bolt life limits set by this AD may be extended 25 hours, up to 2,025 hours for 1/2-inch diameter fork bolts and 5,025 hours for 5/8-inch diameter fork bolts, to allow replacement at regular scheduled maintenance or inspections. D) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where this AD may be accomplished. E) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. Cessna Service Letter ME75-23 or later approved revisions refers to this subject. This amendment becomes effective July 7, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-13-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-13-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes Subject: Fork Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/07/1976 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 401 | 401A | 401B | 402 | 402A | 402B | 411 | 411A | 414 | 414A | 421 | 421A | 421B | 421C 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: 76-13-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2656 AD NUMBER: 76-13-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 7, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-13-07 CESSNA: Amendment 39-2656. Applies to Models 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 Series Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the fork bolt located at the aft end of the main landing gear retraction system torque tube connecting the torque tube to the outboard push/pull tube, accomplish the following: A) Within 200 hours' time in service on those airplanes having 1,800 or more hours' time in service or prior to 2,000 hours' time in service on those airplanes having less than 1,800 hours' time in service, and at each subsequent 2,000 hours' time in service thereafter, replace right and left 1/2-inch diameter P/Ns 0843518-1, 0843518-2, 0843500-35, 0843500-54, 5243518-1 and 5243518-3 fork bolts with new P/N 5243518-3 or FAA-approved superseding part number fork bolts on the airplanes specified below except airplanes on which P/N 5141052-1 fork bolts have been installed as field replacements: 401 - 401-0001 thru 401B0053 402 - 402-0001 thru 4-2B0035 411 - All Serials 414 - 414-0001 thru 414-0098 421 - 421-0001 thru 421A0158 B) Within 200 hours' time in service on those airplanes having 4,800 or more hours' time in service or prior to 5,000 hours' time in service on those airplanes having less than 4,800 hours' time in service, and at each subsequent 5,000 hours' time in service thereafter, replace right and left 5/8-inch diameter P/N 5141052-1 fork bolts with new P/N 5141052-1 or FAA-approved superseding part number fork bolts on the airplanes specified below or any lower airplane serial numbers on which these fork bolts have been installed as field replacements. 401 - 401B0054 and on 401 - 402B0036 and on 414 - 414-0099 and on 421 - 421B0001 and on C) Fork bolt life limits set by this AD may be extended 25 hours, up to 2,025 hours for 1/2-inch diameter fork bolts and 5,025 hours for 5/8-inch diameter fork bolts, to allow replacement at regular scheduled maintenance or inspections. D) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where this AD may be accomplished. E) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. Cessna Service Letter ME75-23 or later approved revisions refers to this subject. This amendment becomes effective July 7, 1976. FOOTER:
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