Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Feb 2015)9 ADs may apply19 service difficulty reports
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The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA15LA125)
The failure of the pilot to use on-board weather radar equipment for weather avoidance and the pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in injury to passengers.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA06LA071)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-09 | Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes | Jun 7, 2017 | Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212. Only with: Equipped with Cessna Multi-Engine Service Kit SK402-47 (Original Issue, Rev A, or Rev B) or nacelle fittings P/Ns 5292029-9, -10, -11, -12, -21, -22, -23, or -24. |
| 2016-17-08 | Elevator Tab Control System | Sep 12, 2016 | Airframe (402C) |
| 2015-07-03 | Nacelles/Pylons | Apr 24, 2015 | Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 402C 402C0001–402C1020; 414A 414A0001–414A1212 |
| 2012-23-01 | Wings | Dec 26, 2012 | Airframe (402C)Only with: Model 402C modified by STC SA927NW; Model 414A modified by STC SA892NW. |
| 2009-16-03 | Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating… | Sep 9, 2009 | Engine (TSIO-520 SER)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed. |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-20-25 | The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411… | Nov 9, 2005 | Airframe (402C)Certain serial numbers: 401 655; 401 401-0001–401-0322; 401A 655; 401A 401A0001–401A0132; 401B 401B0001–401B0221; 402 402-0001–402-0322; …. Only with: Equipped with an avionics bus circuit breaker switch P/N CM3589-50, 593-250-101, 593-250-102, W31-X2M5A-50, or W31-X1000-50. |
| 2005-12-13 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C and 414A Airplanes | Jun 22, 2005 | Airframe (402C) |
| 2000-01-16 | Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes | Feb 15, 2000 | Airframe (402C) |
| 98-04-28 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414… | Mar 13, 1998 | Airframe (402C) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
DURING DISASSEMBLY FOR SCHEDULED OVERHAUL A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED AT A SINGLE BLADE ROOT. MULTIPLE BEARING RACES WERE FOUND TO BE CORRODED AND FAILED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED THE AUXILIARY CABIN FAN SWITCH FELT HOT WITH A BURNING SMELL AND NOTED SPARKS. COMPANY MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND A BURNT WIRE TERMINAL. THE TERMINAL WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE RIGHT HAND CLOSEOUT RIB (P/N: 5122115-56) AT R.W.S. 106.79. THIS CRACK ORIGINATES FROM A HOLE IN THE FORWARD ROW OF FASTENERS COMMON TO THE AFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION SUPPORT PLATE AND TRAVELS FORWARD AN APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF .625 INCHES. THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE RH UPPER FWD SPAR CAP PN: 5122031-6. THIS CRACK IS LOCATED NEAR THE FORWARD RADIUS OF THE SPAR CAP AT APPROXIMATE RWS 70.94. THIS CRACK WAS CONFIRMED BY SURFACE EDDY CURRENT, MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG, AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING MAINTENANCE ON N223PB, A MULTIPLE CRACKS WERE VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE RH NACELLE CROSSOVER BEAM (P/N: 5654104-2). ONE CRACK ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE BEAM AT APPROXIMATE RWS 87.44 WITH AN APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF 3.780 INCHES. A SECOND CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE LOWER CHANNEL PERPENDICULAR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.WHILE PERFORMING THE LIGHTED BOROSCOPE INSPECTION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED IN TEXTRON MEL-54-02R2 TO SATISFY AD2017-10-19, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD RADIUS OR THE LEFT HAND OUTBOARD NACELLE FITTING. THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .119 INCHES LONG AND IT'S LOCATION IS CONSISTENT WITH…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON ONE OF THE LEFT SIDE VERTICAL STABILIZER AFT ANGLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ANGLE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, AREAS OF EXFOLIATING CORROSION WERE FOUND AT LT WING LOWER FWD SPAR CAP STRAP, OEM PN 5292029-1, PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED VIA SERVICE KIT SK402-47 ON MARCH 10, 2004 TO SATISFY REQUIREMENT OF AD2005-12-13 CONCURRENT WITH MEB05-2 AS TERMINATING ACTION FOR AD2005-05-52. THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED LT BRAKE FAILURE. ACFT IS CURRENTLY IN HEAVY MX, CORRECTIVE ACTION NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED A FUEL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. PERFORMED A FUEL PRESSURE TEST & NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED, NO ACTION TAKEN.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 19 reports.