AD 77-12-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_77-12-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-12-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-12-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-12-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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