AD 2013-03-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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