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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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