AD 2012-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Chafed fuel return line assemblies caused by the fuel return line assembly rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuel return line assembly for chafing; replace the fuel return line assembly if chafing is found; inspect the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and both the right steering tube assembly and the airplane structure; and adjust as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within the later of: (1) the next annual inspection after December 28, 2012, (2) 100 hours time-in-service after December 28, 2012, or (3) 12 calendar months after December 28, 2012.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R (serial numbers 17280001 through 17281187) and 172S (serial numbers 172S8001 through 172S9490), which have incorporated Cessna Service Bulletin SB04-28-03 and Engine Fuel Return System Modification Kit MK172-28-01.
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