AD 73-17-01
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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 |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172G | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172H (USAF T-41A) | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172I | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172K | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172L | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172M | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172N | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172P | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172Q | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172R | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172RG | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172S | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 175 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 175A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 175B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 175C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180D | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180E | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180F | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180G | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180H | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180J | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180K | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182D | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182E | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182F | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182G | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182H | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182J | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182K | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182L | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182M | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182N | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182P | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182Q | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182R | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182S | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182T | 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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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Transfer Pump Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Transfer Pump Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/16/1973 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 170 | 170A | 170B | 172 | 172A | 172B | 172C | 172D | 172E | 172F (USAF T-41A) | 172G | 172H (USAF T...Show more 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: 73-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1701 AD NUMBER: 73-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 16, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-17-01 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1701. Applies to all series of Cessna Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 airplanes equipped with the 18 gallon auxiliary fuel tank manufactured by the Javelin Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas. Compliance: Required within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To advise the pilot concerning proper fuel transfer pump operation, install Javelin Placard 782-14 or an equivalent FAA-approved placard, adjacent to the fuel transfer pump switch which reads as follows: "AUXILIARY FUEL TRANSFER PUMP. PULL ON. PUSH OFF. PLACE PUMP OFF BEFORE CHANGING FROM LEFT TANK." NOTE: Failure to turn off fuel boost pump allows air to enter engine fuel system and may cause engine power failure when fuel selector valve is changed from left tank position. Cessna Service Letter No. SE69-24 dated November 21, 1969, or subsequent FAA-approved revisions cover this subject matter. This amendment becomes effective August 16, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Transfer Pump Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/16/1973 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 170 | 170A | 170B | 172 | 172A | 172B | 172C | 172D | 172E | 172F (USAF T-41A) | 172G | 172H (USAF T...Show more 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: 73-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1701 AD NUMBER: 73-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 16, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-17-01 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1701. Applies to all series of Cessna Models 170, 172, 175, 180 and 182 airplanes equipped with the 18 gallon auxiliary fuel tank manufactured by the Javelin Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas. Compliance: Required within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To advise the pilot concerning proper fuel transfer pump operation, install Javelin Placard 782-14 or an equivalent FAA-approved placard, adjacent to the fuel transfer pump switch which reads as follows: "AUXILIARY FUEL TRANSFER PUMP. PULL ON. PUSH OFF. PLACE PUMP OFF BEFORE CHANGING FROM LEFT TANK." NOTE: Failure to turn off fuel boost pump allows air to enter engine fuel system and may cause engine power failure when fuel selector valve is changed from left tank position. Cessna Service Letter No. SE69-24 dated November 21, 1969, or subsequent FAA-approved revisions cover this subject matter. This amendment becomes effective August 16, 1973. FOOTER:
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