AD 77-23-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182D | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182E | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182F | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182G | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182H | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 182J | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A loose ELT antenna coaxial cable connector may contact the terminals of the battery relay, shorting the electrical power to ground and causing an in-flight fire.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect and correct the ELT antenna coaxial cable connector security per Cessna Service Letter SE73-41; install or replace the plastic cable clamp (Cessna P/N S1155-3 or equivalent) if improperly secured; secure excess cable with a plastic sta-strap or equivalent. If ELT is removed, ensure antenna cable is secured away from the battery relay. Disconnect and remove the ELT antenna cable for ferry flights.
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Compliance Time
Before the next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 182 Series (Serial Nos. 18260797 thru 18265965) and those incorporating ELT installations per Cessna Service Letter SE73-41 with Kits AK150-97F or AK150-104A.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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