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AD 2013-11-10 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
Makes named: cessna. Models named: LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, LC42-550FG. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
(1) This AD applies to the following Cessna Aircraft Company (previously COLUMBIA or LANCAIR) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes that are certificated in any category: (i) LC40-550FG (Model 300), serial numbers 40001 through 40079; (ii) LC41-550FG (Model 400), serial numbers 41001 through 41108, 41501 through 41533, 41563 through 41800, and 411001 through 411161; and (iii) LC42-550FG (Model 350), serial numbers 42001 through 42084, 42501 through 42569, and 421001 through 421020.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
(1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 3 months after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, incorporate figure 1 of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD into the applicable Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), Section 2, Limitations (Other Limitations). This may also be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the POH/AFM. ER21JN13.000 (2) Within the next 50 hours TIS after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 3 months after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, insert a copy of this AD into the POH/AFM or incorporate figure 2 of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD into the applicable POH/AFM at the end of each of the following sections: (i) Section 4, Normal Procedures (Amplified Procedures): Landings, Normal Landings; and (ii) Section 4, end of paragraph: Short Field Landings. ER21JN13.001 (3) Within the next 50 hours TIS after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 3 months after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, incorporate the following Cessna Aircraft Company maintenance manual revisions for the appropriate model airplane as specified in paragraphs (g)(3)(i) through (g)(3)(iii) of this AD into your maintenance program (maintenance manual). (i) For Model LC40-550FG (Model 300): Pages 1 through 5, Subject 20-95-00, “Tap Testing—Description and Operation”; pages 1 through 2, Subject 20-95-02, “Structural Inspections—Description and Operation”; and pages 501 through 503, Subject 53-70-00, “Fuselage Components—Adjustment/Test”; of Cessna Aircraft Company Maintenance Manual, Model LC40-550FG, 300MM02, Revision 2, dated July 1, 2012. (ii) For Model LC41-550FG (Model 400): Pages 1 through 5, Subject 20-90-00, “Tap Testing—Description and Operation”; pages 1 through 2, Subject 20-95-00, “Structural Inspections—Description and Operation”; and pages 501 through 503, Subject 53-70-00, “Fuselage Components—Adjustment/Test”; of Cessna Aircraft Company Maintenance Manual, Model LC41-550FG/T240, 400MM02, Revision 2, dated July 1, 2012. (iii) For Model LC42-550FG (Model 350): Pages 1 through 5, Subject 20-95-00, “Tap Testing—Description and Operation”; pages 1 through 2, Subject 20-95-02, “Structural Inspections—Description and Operation”; and pages 501 through 503, Subject 53-70-00, “Fuselage Components—Adjustment/Test”; of Cessna Aircraft Company Maintenance Manual, Model LC42-550FG, 350MM02, Revision 2, dated July 1, 2012. Note 1 for paragraph (g)(3) of this AD: We recommend you replace your current maintenance manual in its entirety with the updated Cessna Aircraft Company Maintenance Manual applicable to your model airplane, 300MM02, 350MM02, or 400MM02, all Revision 2, all dated July 1, 2012. (4) The actions required by paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)-(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. (5) At the next annual inspection after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 50 hours TIS after July 26, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, and before further flight if a severe oscillatory yawing motion as described in figure 1 of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD has occurred, inspect the aft fuselage following the aft fuselage inspection procedures for the appropriate model of airplane as specified in paragraphs (g)(5)(i) through (g)(5)(iii) of this AD. (i) For Model LC40-550FG (Model 300): Pages 1 through 5, Subject 20-95-00, “Tap Testing—Description and Operation”; pages 1 through 2, Subject 20-95-02, “Structural Inspections—Description and Operation”; and pages 501 through 503, Subject 53-70-00, “Fuselage Components—Adjustment/Test”; of Cessna Aircraft Company Maintenance Manual, Model LC40-550FG, 300MM02, Revision 2, dated July 1, 2012. (ii) For Model LC41-550FG (Model 400): Pages 1 through 5, Subject 20-90-00, “Tap Testing—Description and Operation”; pages 1 through 2, Subject 20-95-00, “Structural Inspections—Description and Operation”; and pages 501 through 503, Subject 53-70-00, “Fuselage Components—Adjustment/Test”; of Cessna Aircraft Company Maintenance Manual Model LC41-550FG/T240, 400MM02, Revision 2, dated July 1, 2012. (iii) For Model LC42-550FG (Model 350): Pages 1 through 5, Subject 20-95-00, “Tap Testing—Description and Operation”; pages 1 through 2, Subject 20-95-02, “Structural Inspections—Description and Operation”; and pages 501 through 503, Subject 53-70-00, “Fuselage Components—Adjustment/Test”; of Cessna Aircraft Company Maintenance Manual, Model LC42-550FG, 350MM02, Revision 2, dated July 1, 2012. (6) If any damaged or suspect areas are found during any aft fuselage inspection required by paragraph (g)(5) of this AD, before further flight, contact Cessna Customer Service by phone at (316) 517-5800 or fax at (316) 517-7271 for an FAA-approved repair and perform the repair.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports that during maximum braking, if the brakes lock up and a skid occurs, a severe oscillatory yawing motion or “wheel walk” may develop, which could result in significant structural damage to the airplane. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Affected ADs
None.
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