AD 77-14-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182P | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 182P and 182Q Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182Q | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 182P and 182Q Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to limit the aft center of gravity location to 46.0 inches or failure to inspect and reform the horizontal stabilizer rear spar upper flange could result in reduced aircraft controllability when operating at maximum gross weight and aft center of gravity location.
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Required Actions
Fabricate and install a placard limiting the aft C.G. location to 46.0 inches within 25 hours time-in-service. Inspect the horizontal stabilizer upper skin for unevenness and reform the spar flange if needed within 100 hours time-in-service. Compliance may be extended to 110 hours time-in-service if necessary for scheduled maintenance.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD for placard installation and within 100 hours time-in-service (extendable to 110 hours time-in-service) after the effective date for stabilizer inspection and repair.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 182P (serial numbers 18262466 through 18264713, 18264715 through 18265081, 18265083 through 18265175) and 182Q (serial numbers 18265177 through 18265213, 18265215 through 18265222, 18265224 through 18265237, 18265239 through 18265305, 18265307 through 18265320, and 18265322 through 18265327)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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