AD 71-01-03

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 series and 177A series Airplanes

AD Number
71-01-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 177 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 series and 177A series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 177A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 series and 177A series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in stabilator attachment angles P/N 1712108

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Required Actions

Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date, remove the fuselage tail stinger and inspect the stabilator attachment angles using dye penetrant method or approved alternative. If no cracks found, install stiffener brackets P/N 1709019-3 and -4. If cracks detected, rework or replace the angles and install brackets before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model 177 series (Serial Numbers 17700001 through 17701164) and Model 177A series (Serial Numbers 17701165 through 17701370)

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Federal Register Abstract

Cracks In Stabilizer Attachment Angles

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AD Number:
71-01-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 series and 177A series Airplanes
Subject:
Cracks In Stabilizer Attachment Angles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/05/1971
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
177 | 177A
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1138

AD NUMBER:   71-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 series and 177A series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 5, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
71-01-03 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1138. Applies to Model 177 series (Serial Numbers 17700001 through 17701164) and Model 177A series (Serial Numbers 17701165 through 17701370) Airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent cracks in the stabilator attachment angles P/N 1712108, accomplish the following:

A) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the fuselage tail stinger and inspect the stabilator attachment angles, P/N 1712108, for evidence of cracks using the dye penetrant method in conjunction with the procedure set forth in Cessna Service Kit, No. SK 177-11, dated December 8, 1970, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. If no cracks are found during this inspection, install stiffener brackets, P/N 1709019-3 and -4, in accordance with the instructions contained in said Service Kit.

B) If cracks are detected during the inspection required by Paragraph A, prior to further flight, rework or replace the stabilator attachment angles, P/N 1712108, and then install stiffener brackets P/N 1709019-3 and -4 in accordance with the instructions contained in Cessna Service Kit SK 177-11, dated December 8, 1970, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

Cessna Service Letter SE70-32, dated December 18, 1970, or later FAA-approved revisions pertain to this subject.

This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1971.

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AD Number:
71-01-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 series and 177A series Airplanes
Subject:
Cracks In Stabilizer Attachment Angles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/05/1971
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
177 | 177A
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1138

AD NUMBER:   71-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 series and 177A series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 5, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
71-01-03 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1138. Applies to Model 177 series (Serial Numbers 17700001 through 17701164) and Model 177A series (Serial Numbers 17701165 through 17701370) Airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent cracks in the stabilator attachment angles P/N 1712108, accomplish the following:

A) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the fuselage tail stinger and inspect the stabilator attachment angles, P/N 1712108, for evidence of cracks using the dye penetrant method in conjunction with the procedure set forth in Cessna Service Kit, No. SK 177-11, dated December 8, 1970, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. If no cracks are found during this inspection, install stiffener brackets, P/N 1709019-3 and -4, in accordance with the instructions contained in said Service Kit.

B) If cracks are detected during the inspection required by Paragraph A, prior to further flight, rework or replace the stabilator attachment angles, P/N 1712108, and then install stiffener brackets P/N 1709019-3 and -4 in accordance with the instructions contained in Cessna Service Kit SK 177-11, dated December 8, 1970, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

Cessna Service Letter SE70-32, dated December 18, 1970, or later FAA-approved revisions pertain to this subject.

This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1971.

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