Cessna; C150D; Rudder Separation from Aircraft; ATA 2720


The AN3-7A top rudder hinge bolt was described as having loosened from its locking nut plate, precipitating complete rudder separation while the aircraft was in flight at 2,000 feet AGL (above ground level). The mechanic suggests there should be additional safeties for these rudder hinge bolts other than the mechanical locking features of the nut plates.

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