AD 82-26-05
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 335 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 335, 340 and 340A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 340 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 335, 340 and 340A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 340A | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 335, 340 and 340A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the original rudder balance weight rib, Cessna P/N 0831311-1, could result in loss of structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Inspect the original rudder balance weight rib for cracks by removing the fiberglass rudder tip cap. If cracks are found, install a new rudder balance weight rib Cessna P/N 5331004-2 before further flight. Discontinue inspections after installing the new part.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and each 100 hours time-in-service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 335 (S/N 335-0001 through 335-0065), 340 (S/N 340-0001 through 340-0555), and 340A (S/N 340A0001 through 340A1521)
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Balance Weight Rib
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-26-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-26-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 335, 340 and 340A Airplanes Subject: Rudder Balance Weight Rib Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/27/1982 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 335 | 340 | 340A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-26-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4519 AD NUMBER: 82-26-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 335, 340 and 340A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 27, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-26-05 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4519. Applies to Models 335 (S/N 335-0001 through 335- 0065), 340 (S/N 340-0001 through 340-0555), and 340A (S/N 340A0001 through 340A1521) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To ensure structural integrity of the rudder balance weight rib, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and each 100 hours time-in-service thereafter, remove the fiberglass rudder tip cap and visually inspect the original rudder balance weight rib, Cessna P/N 0831311-1, for cracks. If cracks are found, before further flight, install a new rudder balance weight rib Cessna P/N 5331004-2. b) After Cessna P/N 5331004-2 rudder balance weight rib has been installed, the inspections required by paragraph a) of this AD may be discontinued. c) Aircraft may be flown, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197, to a location where the provisions of this AD can be accomplished. d) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269-7000. Cessna Service Information Letter, ME 82-8 dated April 2, 1982, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective December 27, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-26-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-26-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 335, 340 and 340A Airplanes Subject: Rudder Balance Weight Rib Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/27/1982 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 335 | 340 | 340A 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: 82-26-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4519 AD NUMBER: 82-26-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 335, 340 and 340A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 27, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-26-05 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4519. Applies to Models 335 (S/N 335-0001 through 335- 0065), 340 (S/N 340-0001 through 340-0555), and 340A (S/N 340A0001 through 340A1521) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To ensure structural integrity of the rudder balance weight rib, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and each 100 hours time-in-service thereafter, remove the fiberglass rudder tip cap and visually inspect the original rudder balance weight rib, Cessna P/N 0831311-1, for cracks. If cracks are found, before further flight, install a new rudder balance weight rib Cessna P/N 5331004-2. b) After Cessna P/N 5331004-2 rudder balance weight rib has been installed, the inspections required by paragraph a) of this AD may be discontinued. c) Aircraft may be flown, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197, to a location where the provisions of this AD can be accomplished. d) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269-7000. Cessna Service Information Letter, ME 82-8 dated April 2, 1982, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective December 27, 1982. FOOTER:
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