AD 68-19-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 172B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 172C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 172D | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 172E | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 172F (USAF T-41A) | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 172G | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible structural damage to the airplane resulting from conducting Utility Category maneuvers.
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Required Actions
Remove any placarded reference to Utility Category specifications and install a placard stating 'Use in Utility Category Prohibited'.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F (USAF T-41A), and 172G airplanes equipped with a Franklin Engine Co., Inc. Model 6A-335-B engine installed per STC SA11680.
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Federal Register Abstract
Utility Category Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes Subject: Utility Category Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1968 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 172B | 172C | 172D | 172E | 172F (USAF T-41A) | 172G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-652 AD NUMBER: 68-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-19-05 CESSNA: Amendment 39-652. Applies to Types 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G airplanes equipped with a Franklin Engine Co., Inc. Model 6A-335-B engine installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA11680. Compliance required as indicated within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible structural damage to the airplane, resulting from conducting Utility Category maneuvers, accomplish the following: Remove any placarded reference to Utility Category specifications and install a placard stating, "Use in Utility Category Prohibited." This amendment effective September 13, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes Subject: Utility Category Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1968 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 172B | 172C | 172D | 172E | 172F (USAF T-41A) | 172G 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: 68-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-652 AD NUMBER: 68-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-19-05 CESSNA: Amendment 39-652. Applies to Types 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, and 172G airplanes equipped with a Franklin Engine Co., Inc. Model 6A-335-B engine installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA11680. Compliance required as indicated within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible structural damage to the airplane, resulting from conducting Utility Category maneuvers, accomplish the following: Remove any placarded reference to Utility Category specifications and install a placard stating, "Use in Utility Category Prohibited." This amendment effective September 13, 1968. FOOTER:
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