AD 80-01-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 152 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172RG | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A152 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F152 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | FA152 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overtravel of the flap actuator assembly and subsequent flap system failure which can result in an asymmetric flap configuration
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Required Actions
Install a new mechanical stop nut in accordance with Cessna SE79-57 or install Part Number C301002-0110 flap actuator assembly. Flaps may not be used for flights to a base to accomplish this AD under 14 CFR 21.197.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 152/F152 (Serial Numbers 15279406 through 15284080 and F15201429 through F15201798), Models A152/FA152 (Serial Numbers A1520735 through A1520919 and FA15200337 through FA15200372), and Model 172RG (Serial Numbers 172RG0001 through 172RG0005, 172RG0007 through 172RG0012, 172RG0014, 172RG0016, and 172RG0019)
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Actuator Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-01-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-01-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes Subject: Flap Actuator Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/07/1980 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 152 | 172RG | A152 | F152 | FA152 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-01-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3649 AD NUMBER: 80-01-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-01-06 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3649. Applies to Models 152/F152 (Serial Numbers 15279406 through 15284080 and F15201429 through F15201798), Models A152/FA152 (Serial Numbers A1520735 through A1520919 and FA15200337 through FA15200372) and Model 172RG (Serial Numbers 172RG0001 through 172RG0005, 172RG0007 through 172RG0012, 172RG0014, 172RG0016, and 172RG0019) airplanes certificated in all categories. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To preclude overtravel of the flap actuator assembly and subsequent flap system failure which can result in an asymmetric flap configuration, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) Modify the flap actuator assembly by installing a new mechanical stop nut in accordance with Cessna Single Engine Service Information Letter SE79-57, dated December 3, 1979, or when available, install a new replacement flap actuator assembly, Part Number C301002-0110, in accordance with applicable installation instructions. B) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a base to accomplish this AD, provided the flaps are not used for that flight. C) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: Although Cessna Single Engine Service Information Letter SE79-57 does not identify the Model 172RG, the actuator modification for this model is the same as provided for the Model 152 airplane. This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-01-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-01-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes Subject: Flap Actuator Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/07/1980 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 152 | 172RG | A152 | F152 | FA152 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: 80-01-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3649 AD NUMBER: 80-01-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152/F152, A152/FA152 and 172RG Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-01-06 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3649. Applies to Models 152/F152 (Serial Numbers 15279406 through 15284080 and F15201429 through F15201798), Models A152/FA152 (Serial Numbers A1520735 through A1520919 and FA15200337 through FA15200372) and Model 172RG (Serial Numbers 172RG0001 through 172RG0005, 172RG0007 through 172RG0012, 172RG0014, 172RG0016, and 172RG0019) airplanes certificated in all categories. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To preclude overtravel of the flap actuator assembly and subsequent flap system failure which can result in an asymmetric flap configuration, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) Modify the flap actuator assembly by installing a new mechanical stop nut in accordance with Cessna Single Engine Service Information Letter SE79-57, dated December 3, 1979, or when available, install a new replacement flap actuator assembly, Part Number C301002-0110, in accordance with applicable installation instructions. B) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a base to accomplish this AD, provided the flaps are not used for that flight. C) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: Although Cessna Single Engine Service Information Letter SE79-57 does not identify the Model 172RG, the actuator modification for this model is the same as provided for the Model 152 airplane. This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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