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AD/CESSNA 400/16 - Elevator Control Bob Weight Arm - Inspection

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This AD requires owners/operators of Cessna 400 series aircraft (with >1,500 total hours and no approved modification) to inspect the elevator control bob weight arm (P/N 5091500-1) for cracks at the weld joint.

Inspections must be repeated every 100 flight hours (from 1 Sep 1971 onward) to detect cracks that could cause elevator control failure and serious risk to safety.

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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 400/16 Elevator Control Bob Weight Arm - Inspection

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Applicability: All models which have exceeded 1500 hours time in service and are not modified to the satisfaction of the Secretary.

Requirement: Inspect the elevator control bob weight arm P/N 5091500-1 for cracking in the vicinity of the weld.

Compliance: At intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service after 1 September 1971.

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