Airworthiness Directive 2002-14-24
one-timeAirworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 650 Airplanes
What this AD requires
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Cessna Model 650 airplanes, that requires a one- time inspection of the side brace mechanism assemblies of the left and right main landing gears (MLG) to detect any incorrect part number, and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the locking mechanism of the side brace mechanism assembly, which could lead to collapse of the respective MLG, and result in a gear-up landing and possible injury to passengers and crew. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
Which aircraft AD 2002-14-24 applies to
Specific airplane model/serial applicability not present in retrieved text; SB number (SB650-32-47) suggests Cessna Model 650 series, not confirmed in text. Requires one-time inspection of left/right main landing gear side brace mechanism assemblies for correct P/N (left 6217076-201, right 6217076-202) per Cessna SB650-32-47 w/ Supplemental Data (Aug 14, 2000); if incorrect P/N 6217076-2, -4, or -9 found, replace before further flight; prohibits installing incorrect P/Ns as spares going forward.
Whether AD 2002-14-24 actually applies to your aircraft (by serial and installed parts) and whether it’s already complied with comes from that aircraft’s records.
How AD compliance is recorded
A valid compliance record (14 CFR 43.9) states:
Tailplate reads a tail number’s logbooks and matches every applicable AD — including this one — to its compliance evidence, with recurring next-due dates computed.
Look up a tail number →Read the full directive (Federal Register)Applicability is derived from the FAA directive corpus and is advisory, not a legal airworthiness determination. Compliance is established only from an aircraft’s actual records.