Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Feb 2020)9 ADs may apply14 service difficulty reports
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The pilot's failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in the door’s forward hinge assembly tearing from its fuselage mount point.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA20CA100)
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 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 1.107 INCHES. THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THE PILOT REPORTED A FUEL SMELL IN COCKPIT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE CABIN HEATER FUEL FILTER BOWL LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BOWL SEAL WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED AT THE LT SIDE OF LWR FWD CARRYTHROUGH SPAR CAP, IB MOST AFT FASTENER HOLE WHILE PERFORMING NDT PROCEDURE AS AMOC FOR AD2018-03-03R1. THE CRACK WAS CONFIRMED WITH BOLT HOLE EDDY CURRENT AFTER THE FASTENER WAS REMOVED. WE BELIEVE THIS SPAR CAP/WING JOINT FITTING ASSEMBLY TO…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING MAINTENANCE CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE RIGHT HAND UPPER AFT WING FITTING (P/N: 0822550-46) IN THE WHEEL WELL. THIS FITTING WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW PART. A PICTURE HAS BEEN ATTACHED TO THIS SDR FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND CLARITY.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED THE LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER, STOPPED AT 26 INCHES MAP AND VIBRATION. INSPECTION OF THE LEFT ENGINE REVEALED A PREIGNITION EVENT IN THE NR 3 CYLINDER WHICH CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE PISTON HEAD. THE CYLINDER IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. SUSPECT SPARK…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AT INSPECTION. EXHAUST VALVE DISPLAYS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED SMOKE COMING FROM PANEL LIGHT RESISTOR. R & R THE DIMMER ASSEMBLY FOR INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. REPLACED Q7 TRANSISTOR FOR DIMMER SWITCH IAW MM 33-10-105 & WDM 33-10-00.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.OPERATING FLIGHT 1821 ALB TO MSS RETURNED TO ALB IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF & LANDED SAFELY WITH 3 PAX ON BOARD. PILOT NOTED DECREASING LT ENG OIL PRESS & HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM LT ENG AFTER ROTATION. LT ENG MAGNETO SEPARATED FROM ACCESSORY DRIVE & CONNECTING ROD PENETRATING CASE. SIGNIFICANT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN REDUCING POWER WHILE TRANSITIONING FROM CLIMB TO CRUISE, THE LT ENGINE PROPELLER RPM STAYED AT FULL RPM AND WOULD NOT REDUCE. THE PILOT ELECTED TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. AFTER MX INSPECTION, THE DISCREPANCY WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. AS A PRECAUTION, THE PROP…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, DURING CLIMB, EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LOCATED ON THE RT SIDE OF THE AFT, OPENED UNCOMMANDED. SAFELY RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE. DURING INSPECTION, DOOR LATCHES WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED IAW MM.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 14 reports.