The Bureau of Air Safety Investigation recommends that the
Cessna Aircraft Company review the design and maintenance
inspection requirements of the C402 flap system/actuator in order
to assess the adequacy of flap actuator maintenance.
As a result of the investigation into this occurrence, the Bureau
simultaneously issues recommendation R980252 to the Civil Aviation
Safety Authority:
"The Bureau of Air Safety Investigation recommends that the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority review the maintenance inspection
requirements of the C402 flap actuator in order to assess the
adequacy of flap actuator maintenance".