Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jun 2023)9 ADs may apply15 service difficulty reports
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An in-flight collision with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA23LA257)
an inflight collision with a bird during descent that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's vertical stabilizer spar.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA00LA195)
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.
THE PILOT REPORTED THE LEFT PROPELLER STUCK AT 2500 RPMS AT CRUISE FLIGHT, AND WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND AND ALL COMPONENTS TO BE SECURED AND IN GOOD CONDITION. REMOVED THE LEFT ENGINE PROPELLER GOVERNOR AS A PRECAUTION. PREFORMED LEFT ENGINE RUN-UP, WITH NO FURTHER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE CHANNEL(P/N 5654107-15) THAT ATTACHES THE RT CROSSOVER BEAM(P/N 5654104-12) TO THE RT INBOARD ENGINE BEAM(P/N 5654109-7.) WHEN THIS CHANNEL WAS REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT, A CRACK IN THE RH INBOARD ENGINE BEAM WAS DISCOVER. THIS CRACK MEASURES .228 IN…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.WHILE PERFORMING A BORE SCOPE VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE THE NACELLE FITTINGS IAW AD2017-10-19, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE RT OUTBOARD NACELLE FITTING. DISASSEMBLE THE STACK UP AT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE BEAM CAP AND DOUBLERS, FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. NOTED THAT THE 5654111-2 CHANNEL WAS HEAVILY…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.WHILE PERFORMING A BORE SCOPE VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE THE NACELLE FITTINGS IAW AD2017-10-19, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE RT OUTBOARD NACELLE FITTING. DISASSEMBLE THE STACK UP AT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE BEAM CAP AND DOUBLERS, FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. NOTED THAT THE 5654111-2 CHANNEL WAS HEAVILY…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LOWER FORWARD CARRY THROUGH SPAR CAP; IN THE VICINITY OF THE LOWER WING ATTACH FITTING (B.L. 47.25). THE CRACK EXTENDS THROUGH THE BULK SECTION OF THE SPAR CAP. CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TO INSTALL NEW SPAR CAP. UPON DISASSEMBLY…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS LOCATED AT RIB AT RT WS 106.79. THE CRACK ORIGINATED FROM A LOCK FASTENER. REPAIRED IAW MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AT SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NLG DRAG BRACE, OEM PN 5142002-5, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE AREA OF NLG ACTUATOR ATTACH POINT. METHOD OF INSPECTION WAS DYE PENETRANT. THIS CRACK WAS FOUND TO BE BEYOND LIMIT ALLOWABLE. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN SCRAPPED & A REPLACEMENT DRAG BRACE HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN ACFT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE EVENT, AT REMOVAL OF LT WING TO FACILITATE OTHER MX, THE LT AFT LOWER FUSELAGE FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY CORRODED. FITTING, PN IS 5011024-2, ASSUMED TO BE ORIGINAL FROM ACFT MFG WITH 31,645.5 HOURS TT IN SERVICE. REMOVEED AND INSTALLED NEW FITTING AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE EVENT, THE LEFT LOWER NACELLE SKIN (PN 5654100-30) AND ASSOCIATED HEAT SHIELD WERE REMOVED FOR OTHER MAINTENANCE. AFTER REMOVAL, SEVERE CORROSION WAS FOUND AT LEFT SPAR STRAP INCLUDING SPAR CAP FASTENER FAILURE. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THIS AREA WOULD NOT HAVE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.DURING SCDEDULED INSPECTION, MX FOUND AFT CARRY THROUGH SPAR FLOORBEAM FLANGE CRACKED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 15 reports.