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AD/CESSNA 150/35 - Flying Control System Turnbuckles

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What this requires: Owners of specific Cessna 150 and 152 aircraft must inspect or replace brass turnbuckles (adjustable connectors) in the flying control systems in accordance with Cessna's technical instructions.

Why it matters: Some turnbuckles were found to develop longitudinal cracks radiating from the ends, which could cause control system failure and create a serious flight safety risk.

Who is affected: Operators of Cessna 150, A150, 152, A152, F152 and FRA152 aircraft with serial numbers in the specific ranges listed (including 15079164 through 15283862 and other specified batches).

Compliance deadline: The required actions must be completed within 100 hours of flight time after 30 April 1980.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/CESSNA 150/35 Flying Control System Turnbuckles 4/80

Applicability: All models 150, A150, 152, A152, F152 and FRA152 with S/Nos. 15079164 to 15279405, A1500685 to A1500734, A1520735 to A1520878, 15279406 to 15283862, F152001375 to F152001641, F152001664 to F152001674, FRA15200318 to FRA15200358.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SIL No. SE80-16. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30 April 1980.

Background: Some of the AN 155 brass turnbuckles used in the control system may have longitudinal cracks radiating from the turnbuckle end.

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