AD 83-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172M | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172N | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 172P | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | R172K | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172D | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172E | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172F | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172G | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172H | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172K | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172L | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172M | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172N | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | F172P | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | FR172E | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | FR172F | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | FR172G | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | FR172H | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | FR172J | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | FR172K | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible jamming of the elevator control due to the control wheel yoke guide issue.
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Required Actions
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service, modify the right-hand control wheel yoke guide per Cessna's SE82-38 and SE82-38 Revision #1. Flights to a base for compliance may be conducted under FAR 21.197. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 172M (17266940-17267584), 172N (17267585-17274009), 172P (17274010-17275803, specific serials listed), R172K (R1722000-R1723454), F172 (F17201445-F17202194), FR172 (FR17200591-FR17200675)
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Federal Register Abstract
Control Wheel Yoke Guide Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes Subject: Control Wheel Yoke Guide Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/30/1983 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 172M | 172N | 172P | R172K | F172D | F172E | F172F | F172G | F172H | F172K | F172L | F172M | F172N |...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: 83-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4655 AD NUMBER: 83-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 30, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-10-03 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4655. Applies to the following airplanes certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers 172M 17266940 thru 17267584 172N 17267585 thru 17274009 172P 17274010 thru 17275762, 17275764, 17275765, 17275769, 17275770, 17275788, 17275792, 17275793, 17275796, 17275798, 17275800 thru 17275803, 17275806, and 17275818 R172K R1722000 thru R1723454 F172 F17201445 thru F17202194 FR172 FR17200591 thru FR17200675 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible jamming of the elevator control, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service, modify the right-hand control wheel yoke guide in accordance with the instructions in Cessna Single-Engine Customer Care Service Information Letter SE82-38, dated August 13, 1982, and SE82-38 Revision # 1 dated October 29, 1982. b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where this AD may be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Wichita, Kansas 67209, telephone (316) 269-7000. This amendment becomes effective on June 30, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes Subject: Control Wheel Yoke Guide Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/30/1983 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 172M | 172N | 172P | R172K | F172D | F172E | F172F | F172G | F172H | F172K | F172L | F172M | F172N |...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: 83-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4655 AD NUMBER: 83-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 172M, 172N, 172P, R172K, F172 and FR172 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 30, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-10-03 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4655. Applies to the following airplanes certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers 172M 17266940 thru 17267584 172N 17267585 thru 17274009 172P 17274010 thru 17275762, 17275764, 17275765, 17275769, 17275770, 17275788, 17275792, 17275793, 17275796, 17275798, 17275800 thru 17275803, 17275806, and 17275818 R172K R1722000 thru R1723454 F172 F17201445 thru F17202194 FR172 FR17200591 thru FR17200675 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible jamming of the elevator control, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service, modify the right-hand control wheel yoke guide in accordance with the instructions in Cessna Single-Engine Customer Care Service Information Letter SE82-38, dated August 13, 1982, and SE82-38 Revision # 1 dated October 29, 1982. b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where this AD may be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Wichita, Kansas 67209, telephone (316) 269-7000. This amendment becomes effective on June 30, 1983. FOOTER:
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