AD 73-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 170 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 170A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 170B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172D | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172E | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172F (USAF T-41A) | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to turn off the fuel boost pump allows air to enter the engine fuel system and may cause engine power failure when the fuel selector valve is changed from the left tank position.
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Required Actions
Install Javelin Placard 782-14 or an equivalent FAA-approved placard adjacent to the fuel transfer pump switch with specified wording.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 airplanes equipped with the 18 gallon auxiliary fuel tank manufactured by Javelin Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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