AD 59-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The Narco Model 300 position light flasher is of non-fail-safe design and does not permit steady operation of the lights in case of flasher failure.
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Required Actions
Install a three-position switch to permit steady operation of the lights in case of flasher failure, and provide a means for the pilot to detect flasher failure such as Plexiglas reflectors at wing tip lights or a monitor light on the instrument panel. The Van Dusen flasher (Cessna P/N 0511309-1) is acceptable as a fail-safe design.
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Compliance Time
July 15, 1959
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 172 (Serial Numbers 28000 Through 36003), 180, 180A (Serial Numbers 30000 Through 32991), 182, 182A (Serial Numbers 33000 Through 34500)
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Federal Register Abstract
Flasher Switch
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes Subject: Flasher Switch Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 172 | 180 | 180A | 182 | 182A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-10-03 CESSNA: Applies to Cessna Models 172, Serial Numbers 28000 Through 36003; 180, 180A, Serial Numbers 30000 Through 32991; 182, 182A, Serial Numbers 33000 Through 34500. Compliance required by July 15, 1959. The Narco Model 300 position light flasher is of non-fail-safe design and to comply with the Civil Air Regulations a three position switch should be installed to permit steady operation of the lights in case of flasher failure. In addition, a means should be provided to enable the pilot to tell when the flasher has failed. Plexiglas reflectors at the wing tip lights or a monitor light on the instrument panel are acceptable means. The Van Dusen flasher (Cessna P/N 0511309-1) is acceptable as a fail-safe design. (Cessna Service Letter 180/182-41 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes Subject: Flasher Switch Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 172 | 180 | 180A | 182 | 182A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172, 180, 180A, 182, and 182A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-10-03 CESSNA: Applies to Cessna Models 172, Serial Numbers 28000 Through 36003; 180, 180A, Serial Numbers 30000 Through 32991; 182, 182A, Serial Numbers 33000 Through 34500. Compliance required by July 15, 1959. The Narco Model 300 position light flasher is of non-fail-safe design and to comply with the Civil Air Regulations a three position switch should be installed to permit steady operation of the lights in case of flasher failure. In addition, a means should be provided to enable the pilot to tell when the flasher has failed. Plexiglas reflectors at the wing tip lights or a monitor light on the instrument panel are acceptable means. The Van Dusen flasher (Cessna P/N 0511309-1) is acceptable as a fail-safe design. (Cessna Service Letter 180/182-41 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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