AD 62-17-04
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180 | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180A | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180B | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180C | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180D | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180E | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180F | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180G | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180H | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180J | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180 | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180A | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180B | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180C | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180D | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180E | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180F | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180G | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180H | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180J | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 180K | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 185 | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 185A | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 185B | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 185C | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 185D | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | 185E | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
| appliance | Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation | Floats | Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. |
Unsafe Condition
Longitudinal cracks have been found on Edo streamlined struts P/N 6061T6, in the area near the 30 and 60 percent chord sections.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect each side of the full length of the attachment strut, P/N 6061T6, for longitudinal cracks. Replace cracked struts prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 5 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
EDO Corporation Model 249A2870 Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, installed on Cessna Model 180 Series per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Float Installations
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float...Show more Subject: Float Installations Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 4, 1962 Citation Publish Date: 08/04/1962 Effective Date: 08/14/1962 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation Model: 180 | 180A | 180B | 180C | 180D | 180E | 180F | 180G | 180H | 180J | 180K | 185 | 185A | 185B | 185C...Show more Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-17-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 4, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 14, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-17-04 EDO: Amendment 473 Part 507 Federal Register August 4, 1962. Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. Compliance required within the next 5 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Longitudinal cracks have been found on Edo streamlined struts P/N 6061T6, in the area near the 30 and 60 percent chord sections. To preclude operations with defective struts accomplish the following: Visually inspect each side of the full length of the attachment strut, P/N 6061T6, for longitudinal cracks. Replace cracked struts prior to further flight. NOTE: Report the details on any defective struts found to the FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, ATTN: EA-212, Hangar 18, Room 210, New York International Airport, Jamaica 30, New York. (Edo telegram of July 7, and Edo letter of July 9, 1962, cover the same subject.) This directive effective August 14, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float...Show more Subject: Float Installations Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 4, 1962 Citation Publish Date: 08/04/1962 Effective Date: 08/14/1962 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company | EDO Corporation Model: 180 | 180A | 180B | 180C | 180D | 180E | 180F | 180G | 180H | 180J | 180K | 185 | 185A | 185B | 185C...Show more Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 62-17-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 4, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EDO: Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 14, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-17-04 EDO: Amendment 473 Part 507 Federal Register August 4, 1962. Applies to Model 249A2870 (A Model Only) Float Installations, Float Serial Numbers 1 to 280, Installed on Cessna Model 180 Series Per STC SA1-622 and Cessna Model 185 Seaplanes. Compliance required within the next 5 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Longitudinal cracks have been found on Edo streamlined struts P/N 6061T6, in the area near the 30 and 60 percent chord sections. To preclude operations with defective struts accomplish the following: Visually inspect each side of the full length of the attachment strut, P/N 6061T6, for longitudinal cracks. Replace cracked struts prior to further flight. NOTE: Report the details on any defective struts found to the FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, ATTN: EA-212, Hangar 18, Room 210, New York International Airport, Jamaica 30, New York. (Edo telegram of July 7, and Edo letter of July 9, 1962, cover the same subject.) This directive effective August 14, 1962. FOOTER:
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