AD 2013-03-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-03-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1273
FR Citation
78 FR 9796

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the fuel return line assembly caused by rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during rudder pedal actuation.

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Required Actions

Install forward and aft fuel return line support clamps and brackets. Inspect for minimum clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the steering tube assembly, and between the fuel return line assembly and the airplane structure. Replace the fuel return line assembly if damage is found.

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Compliance Time

Within the later of: next annual inspection, 100 hours time-in-service, or 12 calendar months after March 19, 2013.

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R (serial numbers 17281573 through 17281616) and 172S (serial numbers 172S11074 through 172S11193).

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