AD 90-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 208 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 208, 208A and 208B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 208A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 208, 208A and 208B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 208B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 208, 208A and 208B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Misalignment and cracks in the engine mount ring could lead to nose landing gear shimmy and failure of the engine mount ring.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the lower portion of the engine mount ring for misalignment and cracks. Replace the ring with a serviceable part if misalignment or cracks over 1.7 inches are found. Repair cracks under 1.7 inches per Cessna Model 208 Maintenance Manual P/N 02076-2-13. Replace the shimmy dampener with P/N 2643090-1 following Cessna Service Bulletin CAB88-14.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 208, 208A (Serial Numbers 20800001 through 20800130), and Model 208B (Serial Numbers 208B0001 through 208B0086)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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