AD 91-11-09

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T303 Airplanes

AD Number
91-11-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-CE-66-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company T303 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T303 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the nose gear actuator attachment fitting.

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Required Actions

Inspect the nose gear actuator attachment fitting for cracks every 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) following initial compliance. Replace cracked fittings with part number 2543004-5 within 50 hours TIS or before further flight if cracks are found. Replace all fittings (P/N 2543004-1 or 2543004-3) with improved P/N 2543004-5 within 12 calendar months after the effective date unless already done under paragraph (a)(1).

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or upon the accumulation of 550 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals of 50 hours TIS for inspections. Replacement under (b) must be done within 12 calendar months after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model T303 airplanes (all serial numbers).

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Federal Register Abstract

Nose Gear Actuator Attachment Fitting

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AD Number:
91-11-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-CE-66-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T303 Airplanes
Subject:
Nose Gear Actuator Attachment Fitting
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/28/1991
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
T303
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 91-11-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-CE-66-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-7006

AD NUMBER:   91-11-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T303 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 28, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-11-09 CESSNA: Amendment 39-7006. Docket No. 90-CE-66-AD. Supersedes AD 88-22-01.

Applicability: Model T303 airplanes (all serial numbers), certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the nose gear actuator attachment fitting, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or upon the accumulation of 550 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals of 50 hours TIS, inspect the nose gear actuator attachment fitting for cracks in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin (SB) MEB88-4, dated August 5, 1988.

(1) If any of the legs of the fitting are cracked, prior to further flight, replace the cracked fitting with an improved fitting, part number P/N 2543004-5, in accordance with Cessna SB MEB88-4, Revision 2, dated October 26, 1990.

(2) If no cracks are found, return the airplane to service and continue the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (a) of this AD.

(b) Within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, replace the nose gear actuator attachment fitting, P/N 2543004-1 or 2543004-3, with an improved fitting, P/N 2543004-5, in accordance with Cessna SB MEB88-4, Revision 2, dated October 26, 1990.

(c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD are no longer required when the nose gear actuator attachment fitting has been replaced with P/N 2543004-5 in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) or (b) of this AD.

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

(f) All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer Services, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment supersedes AD 88-22-01, Amendment 39-6041.

This amendment (39-7006, AD 91-11-09) becomes effective on June 28, 1991.

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AD Number:
91-11-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-CE-66-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T303 Airplanes
Subject:
Nose Gear Actuator Attachment Fitting
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/28/1991
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
T303
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: 91-11-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-CE-66-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-7006

AD NUMBER:   91-11-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T303 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 28, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-11-09 CESSNA: Amendment 39-7006. Docket No. 90-CE-66-AD. Supersedes AD 88-22-01.

Applicability: Model T303 airplanes (all serial numbers), certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the nose gear actuator attachment fitting, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or upon the accumulation of 550 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals of 50 hours TIS, inspect the nose gear actuator attachment fitting for cracks in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin (SB) MEB88-4, dated August 5, 1988.

(1) If any of the legs of the fitting are cracked, prior to further flight, replace the cracked fitting with an improved fitting, part number P/N 2543004-5, in accordance with Cessna SB MEB88-4, Revision 2, dated October 26, 1990.

(2) If no cracks are found, return the airplane to service and continue the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (a) of this AD.

(b) Within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, replace the nose gear actuator attachment fitting, P/N 2543004-1 or 2543004-3, with an improved fitting, P/N 2543004-5, in accordance with Cessna SB MEB88-4, Revision 2, dated October 26, 1990.

(c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD are no longer required when the nose gear actuator attachment fitting has been replaced with P/N 2543004-5 in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) or (b) of this AD.

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

(f) All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer Services, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment supersedes AD 88-22-01, Amendment 39-6041.

This amendment (39-7006, AD 91-11-09) becomes effective on June 28, 1991.

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