AD 79-25-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180D | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180E | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180F | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180G | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180H | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 180J | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 180, 182/F182, 185, A185, 188, A188, P206, U206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, P210N Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Electrical or electronic component damage or an in-flight fire due to a short between an ungrounded alternator and flammable fluid carrying lines.
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Required Actions
Install an additional ground strap (Cessna P/N 1570102-22) or modify the alternator installation with specified service kits. Visually inspect alternator installation for clearance and proper grounding, ensuring continuity and correcting unsatisfactory conditions. Ensure at least 1/2 inch clearance between alternator and flammable fluid lines, controls, and wiring.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 180 (SN 18051762-18052981, except 18052975), 182/F182 (SN 18257446-18266590, F18200001-F18200094), 185/A185 (SN 18501096-18503619), 188/A188 (SN 18800050-18803240), P206 (SN P20600280-P20600647), U206/TU206 (SN 20600634-20604649), 207/T207 (SN 20700001-20700451), 210/T210 (SN 21058783-21062649, 21062651-21062661, 21062663-21062666, T210-0001-T210-0454), P210N (SN P21000001-P21000026)
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