AD 88-13-03 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | S550 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model S550 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the cotter pins securing the main landing gear torque link connections could cause loss of control of the airplane during landing or takeoff.
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Required Actions
Incorporate the AD requirements into the AFM Limitations Section within 48 hours. Inspect cotter pins daily before first flight; if broken, missing, or damaged, retorque the nut up to 810 inch-pounds and install new cotter pins (P/N MS24665-287) per Cessna Maintenance Manual. Modify torque link assemblies per Cessna Service Bulletin SBS550-32-5 as terminating action.
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Compliance Time
Within 48 hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model S550 series airplanes, Serial Numbers S550-0001 through S550-0158
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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