Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, and 551 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-04-28 · Effective 2004-06-02 · 69 FR 23093
Document
Document number
04-9380
Federal Register citation
69 FR 23093
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-04-28
Effective date
2004-06-02
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-65-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD); applicable to certain Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, and 551 airplanes; that requires a one-time inspection of the brake stator disks to determine to what change level they have been modified (if any), and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires that the existing markings on the piston housing of certain brake assemblies be eliminated. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent wheel lockups that may be caused by cracked or broken brake stator disks becoming jammed in the brake assembly and preventing rotation. Such jamming of the brake assembly may result in reduced directional control or braking performance during landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.