Flight Controls — Flight Controls Cables — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected CEAPR DR400 aeroplanes must inspect rudder and elevator control cables within 60 flight hours or 12 months from 24 March 2022, whichever comes first, following the instructions in CEAPR Mandatory Service Bulletin N° 210701 revision 1. If discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be completed before the next flight. Inspection results and any findings must be reported to CEAPR within 30 days after inspection or after the effective date, whichever is later.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0041 is an official safety directive addressing the inspection of flight control cables on CEAPR DR400 aeroplanes, specifically models DR 400/100 through DR 400/180 R with serial numbers 2710 to 2763, excluding 2745, 2749, 2754, and 2756. The directive mandates inspections to detect incorrect installation of rudder and elevator control cables to prevent premature wear and potential failure. It references CEAPR Mandatory Service Bulletin N° 210701 revision 1 for inspection and corrective action procedures.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time mandatory inspection of flight control cables on specified CEAPR DR400 aircraft to identify and correct any incorrect installations. It requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found and mandates reporting of inspection results to CEAPR. The directive also accepts prior inspections done under the CEAPR DR 400 Aircraft Maintenance Schedule task 27-70 as compliance if no cable replacements or removals have occurred since.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected DR400 aircraft by preventing flight control cable failures. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid reduced aircraft control and potential safety hazards. Compliance teams need to track inspection deadlines and reporting requirements to meet regulatory obligations and maintain aircraft certification.
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