AD 77-09-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 421B and 421C Airplanes

AD Number
77-09-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 421B Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 421B and 421C Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 421C Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 421B and 421C Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Separation of the pilot's or co-pilot's windshields from the aircraft

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Required Actions

Inspect and repair the pilot's and co-pilot's windshield installations per Cessna Service Letter ME77-5 and attachments, using specially trained personnel; or restrict operation to unpressurized cabin by securing the pressurization switch and installing a placard. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date for aircraft with 50+ hours' time in service or upon accumulation of 100 hours' time in service for those with 49 or fewer hours' time in service

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Models 421B (Serial Numbers 421B0301 thru 421B0970 except 421B0463, 421B0663, 421B0962) and 421C (Serial Numbers 421C0001 thru 421C0272 except 421C0224, 421C0232, 421C0246, 421C0260, 421C0261, 421C0264 thru 421C0271)

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