AD 2008-15-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company Models 175 and 175A | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 175 and 175A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A report that the engine became unattached from the firewall during landing on one of the affected airplanes prompts this AD. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the engine mounting brackets, which could result in failure of the engine mounting bracket. This failure could lead to the engine detaching from the firewall.
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Required Actions
Check the airplane logbook to determine if all four of the original engine mounting brackets have been replaced. If the original engine mounting brackets are still installed, repetitively inspect those brackets for cracks and replace any cracked engine mounting bracket. After replacing all four original engine mounting brackets, no further action will be required by this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 30 days after September 2, 2008 (the effective date of this AD).
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 175 and 175A airplanes with serial numbers 55001 through 56777, manufactured in 1958, 1959, and 1960.
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