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AD/CESSNA 320/3 - Nose Gear Main Drive Tube Assembly - Inspection

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This AD requires operators of Cessna 320 aeroplanes with over 1,000 hours TIS to inspect a specified nose‑gear bearing (P/N 4NBC612ZP) for movement relative to the drive‑tube eye. If movement is found, the entire nose gear must be inspected for damage/incorrect adjustment and the shock‑leg inflation checked. First inspection is within 100 hours TIS after 5 Sep 1968, then every 200 hours or less. It affects owners/operators and maintenance personnel.

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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 320/3 Nose Gear Main Drive Tube Assembly - Inspection

Applicability: All models which have exceeded 1000 hours time in service.

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Requirement: 1. Inspect the bearing P/N 4NBC612ZP for movement between the outer race and the eye end of the nose gear main drive tube P/N 0842120-1.

If movement is found inspect the entire nose gear assembly for damage or incorrect adjustment. The inflation of the shock leg is of major importance.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service from 5 September 1968 and there-after at intervals not exceeding 200 hours time in service.

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