AD 73-17-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes

AD Number
73-17-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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