# Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, and 551 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-04-28 · Effective 2004-06-02 · 69 FR 23093
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-9380
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 23093
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/04/28/04-9380/airworthiness-directives-cessna-model-500-501-550-and-551-airplanes)
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