# Reims Aviation Service Bulletin F406-70: No revision named - Rights: © Textron Aviation Inc. Filed by the FAA in regulations.gov docket FAA-2012-1346; AD 2013-06-04 incorporates this document by reference. Not covered by OpenAirDocs’ CC0 dedication. - Document: [Reims Aviation Service Bulletin F406-70](https://openairdocs.org/service-documents/cessna/f406-70.md) - Title as filed: U.S. DOT/FAA - Service Information - Pages: 4 - PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/83/cc/83cc1b3652120d170626db14df673f48495706683836a01529bcb3bdee6ad347 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/service-documents/cessna/f406-70/file/83cc1b365212 ## Text Each page's text from the PDF; open the PDF at a page with #page=N. ### Page 1 REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES 51360 PRUNAY - FRANCE Service Bulletin N° F406-70 Page 1/1 16. July 2012 SERVICE BULLETIN N° F406-70 MANUFACTURER REFERENCE: N° F406-70 N° ATA: 27 Date: 16 July 2012 TITLE: Inspection of Elevator PUSHROD ASSY P/N 6015034-1 EFFECTIVITY Model Serial Number F406 F406-0001 thru 0096 PURPOSE This Service Bulletin has been compiled to inform o wners of the F406 aircraft about the discovery of the fretting between the elevator push rod and Horizontal Tail structure. Therefore inspection of the pushrods needs to be performed as outlined in the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS Section. Non compliance with the Service Bulletin can involve jamming of elevator flight control. COMPLIANCE MANDATORY REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES requires to perform the inspection during the next scheduled maintenance operation on the aircraft and, in any case, no later than 31 st December 2012. APPROBATION This service bulletin has been approved under the p rivileges of the design organization approval EASA 21J.064. MAN-HOURS Approximately 4 man-hours. ### Page 2 REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES 51360 PRUNAY - FRANCE Service Bulletin N° F406-70 Page 2/2 16. July 2012 DETAIL OF VERTICAL STABILIZER Push-pull Tube VIEW A after removal of Panel 350B, 350E and 350F MATERIAL None required CREDIT Not applicable ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS A. Check Push-Pull Tube P/N 6015034-1 1) Remove access panels (350B, 350E and 350F) from vertical fin. Refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and Operation. 2) Remove push-pull tubes 3) Inspect push-pull tubes for fretting marks and f or looseness at riveted end fittings. Check for signs of wear in accordance with Chapter 51-10-01 of the AMM. If fretting is found: Contact Customer Support and provide pictures and dimensions of defect. 4) Check rod for permanent deformation (bending). Use a ruler of 500 mm length. Attach the ruler in various positions along the circumference in parallel to the axis of the cylindrical portion of the rod and check for gaps. Gaps up to 0.5 mm are acceptable. If a larger gap is found replace the rod. If bending is found: Return replaced rod(s) to Reim s Aviation Industries 5) Check clevis and rod end (spherical bearing) to be aligned with the rod’s axis. Alignment shall be checked by rolling over a flat surface. Rod end and clevis shall not tumble (show small circles) significantly. Barely visible eccentricity not exceeding 0.5 mm is acceptable. If eccentricity is found: Return replaced rod(s) to Reims Aviation Industries 6) Inspect spherical bearings for looseness and security of installation. In case of rubbing, significant wear or loose, contact REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, Customer Support for further actions. 7) Re-install push-pull tubes and check clearance to structure. 8) Re-install access panels 350B, 350E and 350F; refer to chapter 6, Access Plates/Panels Identification. 9) Complete the Special Inspection Form and send it to REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES. 10) Make an entry in the airplane logbook stating compliance with this Service Bulletin. ### Page 3 REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES 51360 PRUNAY - FRANCE Service Bulletin N° F406-70 Page 3/3 16 July 2012 VIEW A Measure Clearance C1 and C2 and report on Special Inspection Form OWNER NOTIFICATION The Service Bulletin F406-70 dated 16. July 2012 wi ll be addressed to the owners of the F406 airplanes. It is recommended to the customers to co ntact REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES for any further information relating to the application of this Service Bulletin on your airplane. REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Aérodrome de Reims Prunay 51360 Prunay Tel : 03.26.48.46.65 Fax : 03.26.49.18 57 Customer Support Website: https://support.bnome.be/ra/1.html Check this area for wear and clearance between tube and structure C1 C2 ### Page 4 REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES 51360 PRUNAY - FRANCE Service Bulletin N° F406-70 Page 4/4 16. July 2012 SPECIAL INSPECTION FORM TITLE: Inspection of PUSHROD ASSY P/N 6015034-1 FROM Company : Name of Technical Manager : Address : Telephone : Fax : AFFECTED AIRCRAFT ............................... F406 S/N Maintenance Inspection Phase : Date : Total flight hours : Total landings : Important wear: YES NO (Refer to 51-10-01) /bright/bright /bright/bright Contact Customer Support Gap: LH (C1): ................. mm RH (C2): ............... mm Eccentricity: LH : ......................... mm RH : ...................... mm Fretting: YES NO Comments: Inspector name : Visa : Send to REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Aérodrome de Reims-Prunay 51360 Prunay France Tel : (33) 3.26.48.46.65 Fax : (33) 3.26.49.18.57 Customer Support Website: https://support.bnome.be/ra/1.html --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.