AD 84-20-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 402C | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 404 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 414A | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 421C | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 425 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 441 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the nose landing gear due to failure of the nose landing gear actuator rod ends.
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Required Actions
Replace the nose landing gear actuator rod ends in accordance with specified Cessna Service Information Letters. The aircraft may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 402C (S/Ns 402C0001 thru 402C0802); 404 (S/Ns 404-0001 thru 404-0859); 414A (S/Ns 414A0001 thru 414A1003); 421C (S/Ns 421C0001 thru 421C1402); 425 (S/Ns 425-0002 thru 425-0190); 441 (S/Ns 441-0001 thru 441-0333)
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/01/1984 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 402C | 404 | 414A | 421C | 425 | 441 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4922 AD NUMBER: 84-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 1, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-20-02 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4922. Applies to Models 402C (S/Ns 402C0001 thru 402C0802); 404 (S/Ns 404-0001 thru 404-0859); 414A (S/Ns 414A0001 thru 414A1003); 421C (S/Ns 421C0001 thru 421C1402); 425 (S/Ns 425-0002 thru 425-0190); 441 (S/Ns 441-0001 thru 441-0333) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude collapse of the nose landing gear: (a) Replace the nose landing gear actuator rod ends on Models 425 and 441 airplanes in accordance with Cessna Service Information Letter (CSIL) PJ84-10 dated March 2, 1984, and on Models 402C, 404, 414A and 421C airplanes in accordance with CSIL ME84-10 dated March 9, 1984. (b) The aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 100, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4400. This amendment becomes effective on November 1, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/01/1984 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 402C | 404 | 414A | 421C | 425 | 441 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: 84-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4922 AD NUMBER: 84-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 402C, 404, 414A, 421C, 425 and 441 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 1, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-20-02 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4922. Applies to Models 402C (S/Ns 402C0001 thru 402C0802); 404 (S/Ns 404-0001 thru 404-0859); 414A (S/Ns 414A0001 thru 414A1003); 421C (S/Ns 421C0001 thru 421C1402); 425 (S/Ns 425-0002 thru 425-0190); 441 (S/Ns 441-0001 thru 441-0333) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude collapse of the nose landing gear: (a) Replace the nose landing gear actuator rod ends on Models 425 and 441 airplanes in accordance with Cessna Service Information Letter (CSIL) PJ84-10 dated March 2, 1984, and on Models 402C, 404, 414A and 421C airplanes in accordance with CSIL ME84-10 dated March 9, 1984. (b) The aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 100, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4400. This amendment becomes effective on November 1, 1984. FOOTER:
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