AD 77-23-11

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes

AD Number
77-23-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182K Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182L Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182M Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182N Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182P Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182Q Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182R Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182S Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 182T 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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Federal Register Abstract

ELT Installation

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AD Number:
77-23-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
Subject:
ELT Installation
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/28/1977
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
182 | 182A | 182B | 182C | 182D | 182E | 182F | 182G | 182H | 182J | 182K | 182L | 182M | 182N | 182...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: 77-23-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3084

AD NUMBER:   77-23-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 28, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-23-11 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3084. Applies to Model 182 Series (Serial Nos. 18260797 thru 18265965) plus all other Cessna Model 182 Series incorporating ELT installations accomplished in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE73-41 dated December 12, 1973, and references Kits AK150-97F or AK150-104A.

Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To preclude the possibility of an in-flight fire due to a loose ELT antenna coaxial cable connector making contact with the terminals of the battery relay and thereby shorting the electrical power to ground:

A) Before the next flight, visually inspect the ELT antenna coaxial cable for security, and correct as necessary in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE73-41, or later approved revisions and/or the applicable Cessna Service Manual, by accomplishing the following:

1. Assure that the ELT antenna RF connector is solidly attached at the ELT and is spring loaded in the detent position. If not correctly attached and/or spring loaded, either properly secure the connector, or, if damaged, replace the complete antenna coaxial cable assembly.

2. Assure that the plastic cable clamp, Cessna P/N S1155-3 or equivalent, is properly installed on the ELT coaxial cable and secured to structure above the ELT transmitter and mount (applicable to S/N's 33000 thru 18265175). If the coaxial cable is improperly secured, install a new plastic cable clamp, Cessna P/N S1155-3 or equivalent, if necessary, and properly secure.

3. Assure that the length of excess coaxial cable is coiled and secured to the mounted ELT transmitter by the required plastic sta-strap which has been properly installed. If not, properly secure with a new plastic sta-strap or equivalent.

B) If operations are being conducted with the ELT removed, as provided by FAR 91.52(f), ascertain that the antenna cable is secured away from the battery relay.

C) Airplanes may be flown, in accordance with FAR 91.52(e)(2), to a location where this AD can be accomplished, provided the operator disconnects the ELT antenna cable and removes it from the aircraft.

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

This amendment becomes effective November 28, 1977, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by air mail letter from the FAA dated October 28, 1977.

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AD Number:
77-23-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes
Subject:
ELT Installation
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/28/1977
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
182 | 182A | 182B | 182C | 182D | 182E | 182F | 182G | 182H | 182J | 182K | 182L | 182M | 182N | 182...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: 77-23-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3084

AD NUMBER:   77-23-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 182 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 28, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-23-11 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3084. Applies to Model 182 Series (Serial Nos. 18260797 thru 18265965) plus all other Cessna Model 182 Series incorporating ELT installations accomplished in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE73-41 dated December 12, 1973, and references Kits AK150-97F or AK150-104A.

Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To preclude the possibility of an in-flight fire due to a loose ELT antenna coaxial cable connector making contact with the terminals of the battery relay and thereby shorting the electrical power to ground:

A) Before the next flight, visually inspect the ELT antenna coaxial cable for security, and correct as necessary in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE73-41, or later approved revisions and/or the applicable Cessna Service Manual, by accomplishing the following:

1. Assure that the ELT antenna RF connector is solidly attached at the ELT and is spring loaded in the detent position. If not correctly attached and/or spring loaded, either properly secure the connector, or, if damaged, replace the complete antenna coaxial cable assembly.

2. Assure that the plastic cable clamp, Cessna P/N S1155-3 or equivalent, is properly installed on the ELT coaxial cable and secured to structure above the ELT transmitter and mount (applicable to S/N's 33000 thru 18265175). If the coaxial cable is improperly secured, install a new plastic cable clamp, Cessna P/N S1155-3 or equivalent, if necessary, and properly secure.

3. Assure that the length of excess coaxial cable is coiled and secured to the mounted ELT transmitter by the required plastic sta-strap which has been properly installed. If not, properly secure with a new plastic sta-strap or equivalent.

B) If operations are being conducted with the ELT removed, as provided by FAR 91.52(f), ascertain that the antenna cable is secured away from the battery relay.

C) Airplanes may be flown, in accordance with FAR 91.52(e)(2), to a location where this AD can be accomplished, provided the operator disconnects the ELT antenna cable and removes it from the aircraft.

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

This amendment becomes effective November 28, 1977, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by air mail letter from the FAA dated October 28, 1977.

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