AD 2023-02-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

AD Number
2023-02-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1078
FR Citation
88 FR 9170

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion of the carry-thru spar lower cap can lead to fatigue cracking or reduced structural strength of the carry-thru spar, which, if not addressed, could result in wing separation and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Visual and eddy current inspections of the carry-thru spar lower cap for corrosion, cracking, and damage; corrective action if necessary; application of a protective coating and corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC); and reporting the inspection results to the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 210N, 210R, P210N, P210R, T210N, T210R, 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG, and F177RG airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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