# Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-10-17 · Effective 2003-10-21 · 68 FR 59707
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-26115
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Cessna
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 59707
- **Publication date:** 2003-10-17
- **Effective date:** 2003-10-21
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2003-CE-41-AD
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the right inboard forward flap bell crank for cracks, deformation, and missing/incomplete welds. If cracks, deformation, or missing/incomplete welds are found, the AD would require you to immediately replace the flap bell crank or temporarily incorporate certain flap limitations. This AD is the result of reports of cracks and missing/incomplete welds in the right inboard forward flap bell crank. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the right inboard forward flap bell crank due to cracks, deformation, or missing/ incomplete welds. Such failure could lead to damage to the flap system and surrounding structure and result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/17/03-26115/airworthiness-directives-cessna-aircraft-company-models-208-and-208b-airplanes)
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