AD 88-19-06

88-19-06 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6014. Applies to Model 208B (Serial Numbers 208B0001 through 208B0106) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible elevator flutter, accomplish the following:

(a) Check both elevators for correct balance in accordance with the procedures given in Cessna Service Bulletin CAB 88-27, dated August 19, 1988. If any elevator is out of balance, prior to further flight rebalance the elevator in accordance with the instructions and the criteria contained in the above Service Bulletin.

NOTE: The elevator balance limits currently shown in the Maintenance Manual for the 208 series airplane are not applicable to the 208B.

(b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67208; telephone (316) 946-4400.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Cessna Aircraft Co., Customer Services, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone number (316) 946-7550; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment, 39-6014, becomes effective on September 30, 1988.