AD 2001-23-03

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes

AD Number
2001-23-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-26-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 57361

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing between the map light switch and the adjacent fuel line, which could result in a fuel leak and an in-flight fire.

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Required Actions

Repetitively inspect the fuel line and map light switch for chafing or arcing, replace damaged parts, install a switch cover (insulator) if missing or damaged, and replace the fuel line if damaged.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K airplanes, including serial numbers F17201515 through F17201639 for Model F172N.

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