AD 76-16-07

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes

AD Number
76-16-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 401 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 401A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 401B Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 402 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 402A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 402B Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 402C Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 414 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible failures of the engine attachment tangs of engine mount PN5002.

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Required Actions

Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, loosen engine attach bolts, compress rubber mounts with steel shims to reduce gap between forward tang and AN970 washer to no greater than 0.005 inches, and retorque bolts to 160-190 inch pounds. Visually inspect forward and aft tangs of all three engine attachment points with 8-power glass for cracks within 10 hours' time in service after effective date, and thereafter at intervals per specified time limits. Replace engine mount P/N 5002 if cracks detected before further flight.

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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 models 401 and 402 series airplanes and model 414 airplanes certificated in all categories, modified with Supplemental Type Certificate SA2424WE or SA117NW incorporating Allison turboprop engines.

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine Attachment Tangs

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AD Number:
76-16-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Attachment Tangs
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/20/1976
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
401 | 401A | 401B | 402 | 402A | 402B | 402C | 414
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: 76-16-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2694

AD NUMBER:   76-16-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 20, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-16-07 CESSNA AVIATION: Amendment 39-2694. Applies to Cessna models 401 and 402 series airplanes and model 414 airplanes certificated in all categories, which have been modified in accordance with either Supplemental Type Certificate SA2424WE or SA117NW, incorporating Allison turboprop engines.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent and detect possible failures of the engine attachment tangs, of engine mount PN5002, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date this AD, unless already accomplished, loosen the engine attach bolts and compress the rubber mounts. Use steel shims to reduce the gap between the forward tang and AN970 washer (with the bushing and washers compressed against the aft tang) to no greater than 0.005 inches and retorque the bolts to 160-190 inch pounds.

(b) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the time limits indicated below, visually inspect, with a glass of at least 8-power, the forward and aft tangs of all three engine attachment points on the engine support truss for cracks:



TIME IN SERVICE
ON ENGINE MOUNT	TIME IN SERVICE
BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION
0 to 1,000 hrs.	500 hrs.
1,000 to 2,000 hrs.	200 hrs.
2,000 and above	10 hrs.

Example: Engine mount with 100 hours time in service on effective date of this AD. Inspections required at or before 110, 610, 1110, 1310, 1510, 1710, 1910, 2110, 2120, 2130, etc., hours.

(c) If any crack is detected as a result of any of the inspections conducted in accordance with paragraph (b), before further flight the engine mount, P/N 5002, must be replaced with an uncracked engine mount of the same part number or an engine mount approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(d) The modification and repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b) may be discontinued on engine mounts modified in accordance with American Jet Industries Service Bulletin 400-1 dated June 7, 1976, or later FAA-approved revision.

(e) Equivalent inspections or modifications may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(f) Special flight permits may be issued per FAR 21.197 and FAR 21.199 to authorize flight to perform the modification required by paragraph (a), the initial inspection required by paragraph (b), and the modification specified in paragraph (d).

This supersedes amendment 39-2597 (41 F.R. 18647), AD 76-09-08.

This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1976.

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AD Number:
76-16-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Attachment Tangs
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/20/1976
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
401 | 401A | 401B | 402 | 402A | 402B | 402C | 414
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: 76-16-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2694

AD NUMBER:   76-16-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA AVIATION Models 401, 402 Series and 414 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 20, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-16-07 CESSNA AVIATION: Amendment 39-2694. Applies to Cessna models 401 and 402 series airplanes and model 414 airplanes certificated in all categories, which have been modified in accordance with either Supplemental Type Certificate SA2424WE or SA117NW, incorporating Allison turboprop engines.

Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent and detect possible failures of the engine attachment tangs, of engine mount PN5002, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date this AD, unless already accomplished, loosen the engine attach bolts and compress the rubber mounts. Use steel shims to reduce the gap between the forward tang and AN970 washer (with the bushing and washers compressed against the aft tang) to no greater than 0.005 inches and retorque the bolts to 160-190 inch pounds.

(b) Within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the time limits indicated below, visually inspect, with a glass of at least 8-power, the forward and aft tangs of all three engine attachment points on the engine support truss for cracks:



TIME IN SERVICE
ON ENGINE MOUNT	TIME IN SERVICE
BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION
0 to 1,000 hrs.	500 hrs.
1,000 to 2,000 hrs.	200 hrs.
2,000 and above	10 hrs.

Example: Engine mount with 100 hours time in service on effective date of this AD. Inspections required at or before 110, 610, 1110, 1310, 1510, 1710, 1910, 2110, 2120, 2130, etc., hours.

(c) If any crack is detected as a result of any of the inspections conducted in accordance with paragraph (b), before further flight the engine mount, P/N 5002, must be replaced with an uncracked engine mount of the same part number or an engine mount approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(d) The modification and repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b) may be discontinued on engine mounts modified in accordance with American Jet Industries Service Bulletin 400-1 dated June 7, 1976, or later FAA-approved revision.

(e) Equivalent inspections or modifications may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(f) Special flight permits may be issued per FAR 21.197 and FAR 21.199 to authorize flight to perform the modification required by paragraph (a), the initial inspection required by paragraph (b), and the modification specified in paragraph (d).

This supersedes amendment 39-2597 (41 F.R. 18647), AD 76-09-08.

This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1976.

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