AD 2000-02-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company Model 182S | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 182S Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of engine exhaust muffler end plates and high stresses on exhaust system attachment at the firewall area can lead to exhaust gases entering the airplane cabin, posing a risk of crew and passenger injury.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect all engine exhaust muffler end plates for cracks. Replace any muffler where an end plate is found cracked. Fabricate and install a placard specifying immediate inspection of all engine exhaust muffler end plates upon engine backfire during start-up. Replace the exhaust system with an improved design exhaust system within a specified period.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within a specified period of time (as defined in the AD)
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 182S airplanes, excluding those manufactured with the improved design exhaust system.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.