AD 92-27-08
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 650 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potential loss of elevator control due to insufficient material wall thickness or cracking in the inboard attach fittings of the left-hand and right-hand elevator torque tubes.
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Required Actions
Inspect inboard attach fittings of the elevator torque tubes for material wall thickness and cracking per Cessna Alert Service Letter A650-27-30. Depending on findings, either no further action, replace fittings within 150 flight hours if thickness is 0.040-0.044 inches, or replace with part number 6234132-8 prior to further flight if thickness is below 0.040 inches or cracking is found.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD for the initial inspection. Subsequent actions may require compliance within 150 flight hours or prior to further flight depending on inspection results.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 650 series airplanes with serial numbers -0001 thru -0219, inclusive, and -7001 thru -7013, inclusive, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-27-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-27-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-228-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/04/1993 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 650 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-27-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-228-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8442 AD NUMBER: 92-27-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 4, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-27-08 CESSNA: Amendment 39-8442. Docket No. 92-NM-228-AD. Applicability: Citation Model 650 series airplanes, having serial numbers -0001 thru -0219, inclusive, and -7001 thru -7013, inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the potential loss of elevator control, accomplish the following: (a) Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD: Perform an inspection of the inboard attach fittings of the left-hand and right-hand elevator torque tubes to determine minimum material wall thickness in accordance with Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter A650-27-30, dated November 12, 1992; and perform a visual inspection of the fittings to detect cracking. (1) If the material thickness of the inboard attach fitting, at all locations, is 0.045 inch or thicker, and if no cracked fitting is found, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If the material thickness of the inboard attach fitting, at any location, is equal to or greater than 0.040 inch but less than 0.045 inch, and if no cracked fitting is found, within 150 flight hours, replace the inboard attach fitting in accordance with the service letter. (3) If the material thickness of the inboard attach fitting, at any location, is thinner than 0.040 inch, or if a cracked fitting is found, prior to further flight, replace the fitting with a fitting having part number 6234132-8, in accordance with the service letter. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Small Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita ACO. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The inspection and replacement shall be done in accordance with Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter A650-27-30, dated November 12, 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Cessna Aircraft Company, Citation Marketing Division, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on January 4, 1993. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-27-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-27-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-228-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/04/1993 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 650 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 92-27-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-228-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8442 AD NUMBER: 92-27-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 4, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-27-08 CESSNA: Amendment 39-8442. Docket No. 92-NM-228-AD. Applicability: Citation Model 650 series airplanes, having serial numbers -0001 thru -0219, inclusive, and -7001 thru -7013, inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the potential loss of elevator control, accomplish the following: (a) Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD: Perform an inspection of the inboard attach fittings of the left-hand and right-hand elevator torque tubes to determine minimum material wall thickness in accordance with Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter A650-27-30, dated November 12, 1992; and perform a visual inspection of the fittings to detect cracking. (1) If the material thickness of the inboard attach fitting, at all locations, is 0.045 inch or thicker, and if no cracked fitting is found, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If the material thickness of the inboard attach fitting, at any location, is equal to or greater than 0.040 inch but less than 0.045 inch, and if no cracked fitting is found, within 150 flight hours, replace the inboard attach fitting in accordance with the service letter. (3) If the material thickness of the inboard attach fitting, at any location, is thinner than 0.040 inch, or if a cracked fitting is found, prior to further flight, replace the fitting with a fitting having part number 6234132-8, in accordance with the service letter. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Small Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita ACO. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The inspection and replacement shall be done in accordance with Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter A650-27-30, dated November 12, 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Cessna Aircraft Company, Citation Marketing Division, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on January 4, 1993. FOOTER:
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