Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10259 · Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A Airplanes
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A Airplanes
Airplanes with the following model and serial number designations, certificated in any category: Model Serial Nos. 402C............................... 402C0001 through 402C0808. 414A............................... 414A0001 through 414A1206.
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 85-13- 03 R2, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the engine mount beams for cracks on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 402C and 414A airplanes, and replacing any cracked beams. This AD requires incorporating engine mount kits that will eliminate the need for the repetitive inspection requirement of AD 85-13-03 R2. This AD results from the Federal Aviation Administration's policy on aging commuter-class aircraft, which is to eliminate or, in certain instances, reduce the number of certain repetitive short-interval inspections when improved parts or modifications are available. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the engine mount beam caused by fatigue cracks, which could result in loss of the engine with consequent loss of the airplane.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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