EASA Regulations for Cessna 401

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Cessna 401.

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EASA SIB CE-14-11R1

Sep 24, 2015

Cessna 310, 335, 340, 401, 402, 404, 414, 411, 414, 421, 425 and 441 series Aeroplanes — Nose Landing Gear Trunnions

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-14-11R1 addresses an airworthiness concern for Cessna 300 and 400 series airplanes, specifically models 310, 335, 340, 401, 402, 404, 411, 414, 421, 425, and 441. It alerts owners, operators, and maintenance personnel to inspect the nose landing gear trunnions for cracks to prevent potential failure during landing, which could cause significant damage and occupant injury. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Cessna 310
  • Cessna 335
  • Cessna 340
  • Cessna 401
  • Cessna 402
  • Cessna 404
  • Cessna 411
  • Cessna 414
  • Cessna 421
  • Cessna 425
  • Cessna 441

EASA SIB CE-14-19

Jun 4, 2014

Cessna 310, 401, 402, 411, 414 and 421 series Aeroplanes — MLG Torque Link

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-14-19 addresses an airworthiness concern related to the main landing gear (MLG) torque link assembly on Cessna 300 and 400 series airplanes, including models 310P, 310Q, 310R, 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, and 421C. The bulletin highlights the need to inspect and ensure the correct thickness and positioning of washers in the MLG torque link assembly. This information bulletin is advisory and does not mandate regulatory action under 14 CFR part 39.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Cessna 310P
  • Cessna 310Q
  • Cessna 310R
  • Cessna 401
  • Cessna 401A
  • Cessna 401B
  • Cessna 402
  • Cessna 402A
  • Cessna 402B
  • Cessna 402C
  • Cessna 411
  • Cessna 411A
  • Cessna 414
  • Cessna 414A
  • Cessna 421
  • Cessna 421A
  • Cessna 421B
  • Cessna 421C

EASA SIB CE-13-22

Mar 15, 2013

W31 series Switch Style Circuit Breakers (SSCB) manufactured by Tyco or Potter Brumfield

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-22 addresses airworthiness concerns related to W31 series switch style circuit breakers (SSCB) manufactured by Tyco or Potter Brumfield. These SSCBs are installed on various Cessna models including 401, 402, 404, 411, 414, 421, 425, and 441, as well as Beechcraft models such as F33 Series, G33, V35B, A36, B36TC, and others. The bulletin highlights failure modes that can cause power loss or overheating, potentially leading to smoke or fire hazards.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Cessna 401
  • Cessna 402
  • Cessna 404
  • Cessna 411
  • Cessna 414
  • Cessna 421
  • Cessna 425
  • Cessna 441
  • Beechcraft F33 Series
  • Beechcraft G33
  • Beechcraft V35B
  • Beechcraft A36
  • Beechcraft B36TC

EASA SIB CE-09-16

Jul 30, 2009

Main Landing Gear Torque Tubes and Structural Inspection Document - Cessna Twin Engine Aeroplanes.

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-09-16 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the inspection of main landing gear torque tubes on various Cessna twin engine aircraft models including the 310 series, 320 series, 335, 340 series, 401 series, 402 series, 411 series, 414, and 421 series. It highlights the importance of inspecting the torque tubes for fatigue cracks and ensuring proper landing gear rigging to maintain safe operation. This bulletin is not mandatory and does not constitute an airworthiness directive.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Cessna 310
  • Cessna 320
  • Cessna 335
  • Cessna 340
  • Cessna 401
  • Cessna 402
  • Cessna 411
  • Cessna 414
  • Cessna 421