AD 77-12-08

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes

AD Number
77-12-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 172M Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 172N Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 177B Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 177RG Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 180J Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 180K Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182P Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182Q Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 207 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 207A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 210L Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 337G Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company A185F Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company R172K Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company T207 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company T207A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company T210L Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company T337G Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company TU206F Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company TU206G Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company U206F Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company U206G Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Unwanted propeller rotation when applying power to the external ground power receptacle.

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Required Actions

Test the aircraft's electrical starter system by applying power to the external ground power receptacle. If the propeller rotates, modify the electrical system per Cessna Service Letters SE76-11, SE77-1, and SE77-1 (Supplement #1), or approved revisions. Record the compliance in the maintenance record.

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Compliance Time

At the next use of the external ground power receptacle, but not later than September 15, 1977

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G with specific serial ranges as listed in the AD.

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Federal Register Abstract

External Electrical Ground Power Receptacle

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A18...Show more
Subject:
External Electrical Ground Power Receptacle
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/27/1977
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
172M | 172N | 177B | 177RG | 180J | 180K | 182P | 182Q | 207 | 207A | 210L | 337G | A185F | R172K | ...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: 77-12-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2918

AD NUMBER:   77-12-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 27, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-12-08 CESSNA: Amendment 39-2918. Applies to the following models and serial numbers of airplanes equipped with external electrical ground power receptacles:



MODELS
	
SERIAL NUMBERS

172M	17265685 thru 17267584
172N	17267585 thru 17268080
R172K	R1722000 thru R1722109
177B	17702314 thru 17702374, 17702376 thru 17702395, 17702397, 17702398, 17702400, 17702401, 17702403, 17702404, 17702405, and 17702407 thru 17702409
177RG	177RG0788 thru 177RG0822, 177RG0824 and 177RG0826
180J	18052621 thru 18052770
180K	18052771 thru 18052777
182P	18264296 thru 18265175
182Q	18265176 thru 18265220
A185F	18502839 thru 18503165
U206F/TU206F	U20603021 thru U20603521
U206G/TU206G	U20603522 thru U20603547
207/T207	20700315 thru 20700362
207A/T207A	20700363 thru 20700365
210L/T210L	21061040 thru 21061573
337G	33701672 thru 33701748
T337G	P3370226 thru P3370257

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent unwanted propeller rotation, at the next use of the external ground power receptacle, but not later than September 15, 1977, accomplish the following:

A) Test the aircraft's electrical starter system by applying power to the external electrical ground power receptacle. If the propeller does not rotate, make a maintenance record entry indicating that this AD has been accomplished.

If the propeller rotates, modify the electrical system in accordance with Cessna Service Letters SE76-11, dated May 10, 1976, SE77-1, dated January 17, 1977, and SE77-1 (Supplement #1), dated May 2, 1977, or later approved revisions, as applicable.

NOTE: When performing this test take adequate precautions to assure that no person or object will be struck by the propeller if rotation occurs.

B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

This amendment becomes effective June 27, 1977.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A18...Show more
Subject:
External Electrical Ground Power Receptacle
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/27/1977
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
172M | 172N | 177B | 177RG | 180J | 180K | 182P | 182Q | 207 | 207A | 210L | 337G | A185F | R172K | ...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: 77-12-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2918

AD NUMBER:   77-12-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 172M, 172N, R172K, 177B, 177RG, 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, A185F, U206F/TU206F, U206G/TU206G, 207/T207, 207A/T207A, 210L/T210L, 337G and T337G Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 27, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-12-08 CESSNA: Amendment 39-2918. Applies to the following models and serial numbers of airplanes equipped with external electrical ground power receptacles:



MODELS
	
SERIAL NUMBERS

172M	17265685 thru 17267584
172N	17267585 thru 17268080
R172K	R1722000 thru R1722109
177B	17702314 thru 17702374, 17702376 thru 17702395, 17702397, 17702398, 17702400, 17702401, 17702403, 17702404, 17702405, and 17702407 thru 17702409
177RG	177RG0788 thru 177RG0822, 177RG0824 and 177RG0826
180J	18052621 thru 18052770
180K	18052771 thru 18052777
182P	18264296 thru 18265175
182Q	18265176 thru 18265220
A185F	18502839 thru 18503165
U206F/TU206F	U20603021 thru U20603521
U206G/TU206G	U20603522 thru U20603547
207/T207	20700315 thru 20700362
207A/T207A	20700363 thru 20700365
210L/T210L	21061040 thru 21061573
337G	33701672 thru 33701748
T337G	P3370226 thru P3370257

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent unwanted propeller rotation, at the next use of the external ground power receptacle, but not later than September 15, 1977, accomplish the following:

A) Test the aircraft's electrical starter system by applying power to the external electrical ground power receptacle. If the propeller does not rotate, make a maintenance record entry indicating that this AD has been accomplished.

If the propeller rotates, modify the electrical system in accordance with Cessna Service Letters SE76-11, dated May 10, 1976, SE77-1, dated January 17, 1977, and SE77-1 (Supplement #1), dated May 2, 1977, or later approved revisions, as applicable.

NOTE: When performing this test take adequate precautions to assure that no person or object will be struck by the propeller if rotation occurs.

B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

This amendment becomes effective June 27, 1977.

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