AD 88-19-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 208B | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 208B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible elevator flutter due to incorrect elevator balance.
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Required Actions
Check both elevators for correct balance per Cessna Service Bulletin CAB 88-27. Rebalance any out-of-balance elevator before further flight. Use equivalent means if approved.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 208B (Serial Numbers 208B0001 through 208B0106)
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevators
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-19-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-19-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 208B Airplanes Subject: Elevators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/30/1988 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 208B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-19-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6014 AD NUMBER: 88-19-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 208B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-19-06 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6014. Applies to Model 208B (Serial Numbers 208B0001 through 208B0106) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible elevator flutter, accomplish the following: (a) Check both elevators for correct balance in accordance with the procedures given in Cessna Service Bulletin CAB 88-27, dated August 19, 1988. If any elevator is out of balance, prior to further flight rebalance the elevator in accordance with the instructions and the criteria contained in the above Service Bulletin. NOTE: The elevator balance limits currently shown in the Maintenance Manual for the 208 series airplane are not applicable to the 208B. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67208; telephone (316) 946-4400. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Cessna Aircraft Co., Customer Services, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone number (316) 946-7550; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment, 39-6014, becomes effective on September 30, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-19-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-19-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 208B Airplanes Subject: Elevators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/30/1988 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 208B 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: 88-19-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6014 AD NUMBER: 88-19-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 208B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-19-06 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6014. Applies to Model 208B (Serial Numbers 208B0001 through 208B0106) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible elevator flutter, accomplish the following: (a) Check both elevators for correct balance in accordance with the procedures given in Cessna Service Bulletin CAB 88-27, dated August 19, 1988. If any elevator is out of balance, prior to further flight rebalance the elevator in accordance with the instructions and the criteria contained in the above Service Bulletin. NOTE: The elevator balance limits currently shown in the Maintenance Manual for the 208 series airplane are not applicable to the 208B. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67208; telephone (316) 946-4400. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Cessna Aircraft Co., Customer Services, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone number (316) 946-7550; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment, 39-6014, becomes effective on September 30, 1988. FOOTER:
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