AD 81-05-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 152 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152, A152, 172N, 172P, R172K and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172N | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152, A152, 172N, 172P, R172K and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172P | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152, A152, 172N, 172P, R172K and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172RG | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152, A152, 172N, 172P, R172K and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A152 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152, A152, 172N, 172P, R172K and 172RG Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | R172K | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 152, A152, 172N, 172P, R172K and 172RG Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect fuel quantity markings may lead to fuel depletion.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect fuel tank access cover using Figure 1 to identify capacity. Verify placarding adjacent to fuel filler openings, selector valve, and fuel gauge markings agree with actual capacity. Replace incorrect fuel gauges, placards, and notify FAA within 48 hours of findings.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 152 (serial 15283592-15284627), A152 (A1520879-A1520952), 172N (17272885-17274009), 172P (17274010-17274357), R172K (R1723200-R1723403), and 172RG (172RG0001-172RG0698)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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