FAA airworthiness directives
Cessna Caravan airworthiness directives
31 FAA ADs name the Cessna Caravan: 25 in force, 5 recurring. Newest first.
AD 2021-04-10
Effective 2021-04-12 · recurring
Textron Aviation, Inc. Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports of loose elevator torque tube attach fasteners.
This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 208 airplanes, serial numbers 20800564 through 20800594 and 20800603 through 20800605; and Model 208B airplanes, serial numbers 208B5141 through 208B5285, 208B5287 through 208B5305, 208B5307 through 20...
AD 2009-15-05
Effective 2009-07-27
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct loose bridle cable clamps, which could result in the swaged ball unseating from the recess in the servo drum and contacting the cable guard pin.
This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model Serial No. 208: 20800500 through 20800504. 208B: 208B1216, 208B2001, 208B2003 through 208B2023, 208B2025 through 208B2029, 208B2031 through 208B2037, 208B2040, 208B2042, and 208B2043.
AD 2009-10-14
Effective 2009-06-04
Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub Turbine Propellers
We are issuing this AD to prevent separation of the propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and damage to the airplane.
This AD applies to the Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers listed in Table 1 of this AD, with any counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. These propellers are installed on, but not limited to, the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD. T...
AD 2009-05-12
Effective 2009-04-15
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent the cable attach fitting on the aileron upper quadrant assembly from rotating and possibly contacting or interfering with the aileron lower quadrant assembly, which could result in limited roll control and reduced handling capabilities.
This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model Serial Nos. 208: 20800001 through 20800415 and 20800417 through 20800419. 208B: 208B0001 through 208B1081, 208B1083 through 208B1215, 208B1217 through 208B1257, 208B1259 through 208B1305, 208B1307, and 208B1...
AD 2008-26-10
Effective 2009-01-05
Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed indicators, which could cause the pilot to react to incorrect flight information and possibly result in loss of control.
This AD applies to all serial numbers (S/Ns) of the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category, that: (1) Were initially delivered from the manufacturer between January 1, 1993, and March 31, 2008, unless the modification/rework required in AD 2008-10-02 has been done and you remain in complia...
AD 2008-13-06
Effective 2008-07-30
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged wiring of the auto-control wing de-ice system, fuel quantity indication, and low fuel annunciation systems.
This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Models Serial Nos. 208: 20800001 through 20800415. 208B: 208B0001 through 208B1299.
AD 2006-16-18
Effective 2008-07-18
Sandel Avionics Incorporated Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness Warning System/Radio Magnetic Indicator (TAWS/RMI) Units Approved Under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; Installed on Various Small and Transport Category Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent a bearing error, which could lead to an airplane departing from its scheduled flight path, which could result in a reduction in separation from, and a possible collision with, other aircraft or terrain.
This AD applies to Sandel Avionics Incorporated (Sandel) Model ST3400 terrain awareness warning system/radio magnetic indicator (TAWS/RMI) units approved under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; as identified in Sandel ST3400 Service Bulletin SB3400-01, Revision B, dated September 15, 2004; as installed...
AD 2008-10-02
Effective 2008-05-12
Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed indicators, which could cause the pilot to react to incorrect flight information and possibly result in loss of control.
This AD applies to airplanes listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of this AD that: (1) Have a part number (P/N) 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve installed after November 19, 2007; and (2) Are certificated in any category: Table 1.--Applicability for Airplanes That Had the Affected Part Installed at Manufa...
AD 2007-10-15
Effective 2007-06-21
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
This AD applies to Models 208 and 208B, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
AD 2006-06-06
Effective 2006-03-24 · superseded or removed
The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
This AD affects Models 208 and 208B, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
AD 2006-01-11
Effective 2006-02-22
The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
This AD affects Models 208 and 208B, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
AD 2005-25-08
Effective 2006-01-23
Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers
This AD affects Shadin ADC-2000 air data computers (ADC), part numbers (P/N) 962830A-1-S-8, 962830A-2-S-8, 962830A-3-S-8, configurations B, C, and D, that are installed in, but not limited to, the following aircraft (all serial numbers), and are certificated in any category: Manufacturer Model Alliance Aircraft Group, ...
AD 2005-14-12
Effective 2005-07-29 · recurring
Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers
We are issuing this AD to prevent propeller mounting bolt failures or improperly secured propellers, which could lead to separation of the propeller from the airplane.
This AD applies to Hartzell Propeller Inc. models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 propellers installed with propeller mounting bolts, part number (P/N) B-3339. These propellers are installed on, but not limited to, the airplanes listed in ...
AD 2005-01-19
Effective 2005-02-23
GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
This AD affects GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that include software versions 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.04, or 3.05 that are installed on, but not limited to, the following airplanes, certificated in any category: Manufacturer Model (1) Aermacchi S.p.A: S.205-18/F, S.205-...
AD 2004-25-16
Effective 2005-01-05
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves (Formerly Owned by ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
What aircraft are affected by this AD? This AD applies to aircraft equipped with a Kelly Aerospace part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04 or P23D04 fuel regulator shutoff valve used with Kelly Aerospace B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heater...
AD 2004-21-05
Effective 2004-11-19 · recurring
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems B-Series Combustion Heaters Models B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500 (Formerly Owned by JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
We are issuing this AD to prevent combustion by-products (carbon-monoxide exhaust) and fuel leakage from the combustion heaters caused by failure of the combustion heater system.
This AD affects Kelly Aerospace Power Systems B-Series Combustion Heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500, marked as meeting the standards of TSO-C20, that are installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft (all serial numbers), and are certificated in any category: Manufacturer Mo...
AD 2004-17-01
Effective 2004-09-26 · recurring
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: (1) Group 1 (retains the actions from AD 2003-21-04, and adds all flap bellcranks to the applicability): Model Serial Nos. 208: 20800001 through 20800369. 208B: 208B0001 through 208B1014, 208B1017, 208B1018, 208B1020...
AD 2004-10-15
Effective 2004-07-09 · superseded or removed
GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
This AD affects GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/330D Mode S transponders that are installed on, but not limited to, the following airplanes, certificated in any category: Manufacturer Model (1) Aermacchi S.p.A: S.205-18/F, S.205-18/R, S.205-20/R, S.205- 22/R, S.208, S.208A, F.260, F.260B, F.260C, F.260D, F.260E, F.26...
AD 2004-08-17
Effective 2004-05-17
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct loose and improperly tied nuts on the wing struts, which could result in an attachment nut coming off the bolt.
This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers 208: 20800370 and 20800371. 208B: 208B1034 through 208B1043, 208B1045, 208B1046, and 208B1048.
AD 2003-21-04
Effective 2003-10-21
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the right inboard forward flap bell crank due to cracks, deformation, or missing/incomplete welds.
This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model Serial No. 208: 20800001 through 20800369. 208B: 208B0001 through 208B1014, 208B1017, 208B1018, 208B1020 through 208B1024, 208B1026, and 208B1029 through 208B1033.
AD 2002-22-17
Effective 2002-12-31 · superseded or removed
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...
AD 2001-23-17
Effective 2001-12-28
GARMIN International GNS 430 Units
This AD applies to the GNS 430 units that are specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this AD and are installed on aircraft. These GNS 430 units are installed in, but not limited to, aircraft that are certificated in any category and presented in paragraph (a)(2) of this AD: (1) GNS 430 Units, part number 011-00280-00: serial...
AD 2001-20-01
Effective 2001-11-05 · recurring
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C and -114A Series Turboprop Engines
This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to PT6A-25C and -114A Series turboprop engines, that have incorporated P&WC S.B. 1510, which are installed on but not limited to Pilatus PC-7 and Cessna 208 Caravan airplanes.
AD 2001-17-13
Effective 2001-09-11 · superseded or removed
JanAero Devices Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, and C23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves
This AD applies to aircraft equipped with a JanAero Devices part number 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, or C23D04 fuel regulator shutoff valve used with JanAero Devices B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. The following is a list of aircraft where the B-S...
AD 2001-08-01
Effective 2001-05-10 · superseded or removed
JanAero Devices 14D11 and 23D04 Series Fuel Regulator and Shutoff Valves
This AD applies to airplanes equipped with JanAero Series 14D11 or 23D04 fuel regulator and shutoff valves installed with the following B-Series combustion heaters. (1) Affected B-Series combustion heater models: B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, B4500. (2) The following is a list of airplanes where the B-Serie...
AD 98-25-02
Effective 1998-12-22
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. SKYWATCH SKY497 Installations with a Top-Mounted Antenna
To prevent the display of target indicators on the wrong side of the aircraft caused by an internal component failure in the SKY497 installations with a top-mounted antenna, which could result in the pilot making an incorrect initial maneuver based on the displayed information while trying to visually acquire the aircraft.
SKYWATCH SKY497 installations with a top-mounted antenna that are installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft, all serial numbers, certificated in any category: Manufacturer Aircraft models and/or series Raytheon: Beech 90, 100, 200, and 300 Series. Cessna: 172, 182, 206, 208, 210, 300, 400, and 500 Series...
AD 97-25-04
Effective 1998-01-21
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 Airplanes
To prevent loss of airplane control or engine overspeed with consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight.
Models 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
AD 97-04-12
Effective 1997-03-14
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Series Turboprop Engines
To prevent engine power reduction due to malfunction of the compressor BOV, which could result in a forced landing and loss of the aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6 series turboprop engines manufactured after January 1, 1995, or any PT6 series engines that have had their compressor bleed-off valve (BOV) changed after January 1, 1995, and which are installed in single-engine aircraft including, but not limited to the following aircraft: Air Tractor ...
AD 97-01-13
Effective 1997-02-03
Cessna Aircraft Company 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series Airplanes
To prevent fuel, oil, or hydraulic systems failure caused by a collapsed hose.
All serial numbers of Models 150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150K, A150L, A150M, F150F, F150G, F150H, F150J, F150K, F150L, F150M, FA150K, FA150L, FRA150L, FRA150M, 152, A152, F152, FA152, 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172...
AD 96-20-07
Effective 1996-11-14 · superseded or removed
JanAero Devices B-Series Combustion Heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050 (formerly owned by Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)
To prevent an airplane fire or explosion caused by failure of the heater combustion tube assembly or combustion air pressure switch.
B-Series combustion heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050, marked as meeting the standards of TSO-C20, that do not incorporate a ceramic combustion tube and a part number (P/N) 94E42 combustion air pressure switch, and are installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft (all serial numbers), certifica...
AD 96-09-15
Effective 1996-06-11
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes
Models 208 and 208B airplanes (all serial numbers), certificated in any category.
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