SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 150 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is a Schedule of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 150, F150, 152, and F152 series aeroplanes. It outlines the requirements for inspecting the rudder pedal torque tubes to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations. The directive is crucial for maintaining airworthiness and preventing incidents related to rudder control failures. The document is intended for aircraft maintenance personnel and operators of the specified Cessna models, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and adherence to compliance timelines.
- Inspect rudder pedal torque tubes for cracks at welded joints.
- Compliance required before next Maintenance Release after April 30, 1984.
- Ongoing inspections required at each new Maintenance Release.
- Applies to Cessna 150, F150, 152, and F152 series aircraft.
- Failures of torque tubes can lead to loss of rudder and braking control.
Document
Source
Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 1984
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 9.8 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to all models listed in Cessna Service Information Letter SE83-31 that have not been modified according to that document. This includes the Cessna 150, F150, 152, and F152 series aircraft.
Requirement
The primary requirement is to visually inspect the rudder pedal torque tubes for any signs of cracking, particularly around the welded joints where the torque tube connects to the pedal arm spigots.
Compliance
Compliance with this directive is mandatory prior to the issuance of the next Maintenance Release after April 30, 1984. Following this, inspections must be conducted at each new Maintenance Release to ensure ongoing airworthiness.
Background
The directive was issued in response to several incidents involving failures of rudder pedal torque tubes in Cessna 150 series aircraft. Such failures have resulted in the loss of rudder and braking control, highlighting the critical nature of this inspection.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with the inspection requirements may result in loss of control during flight.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 150, F150, 152 & F152 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 150/39 Rudder Pedal Torque Tube 4/84 Applicability: All models listed in Cessna Service Information Letter SE83-31 which have not been modified in accordance with that document. Requirement: Visually inspect the rudder pedal torque tubes for cracking in the vicinity of the welded joints between the torque tube and the pedal arm spigots. Compliance: Prior to issue of the next Maintenance Release after 30 April 1984, and thereafter at each issue of a new Maintenance Release. Background: Several failures of rudder pedal torque tubes have occurred in Cessna 150 series aircraft causing loss of rudder and braking control.
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