AD Amdt-39-10070

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10070
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-CE-35-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 36652

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cowling contact with the gascolator drain valve or tailpipe could result in fuel loss and engine stoppage.

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Required Actions

Inspect clearance between gascolator/cowling and tailpipe/cowling areas. Modify these areas immediately if rubbing evidence is found. If no rubbing evidence, modify gascolator to cowling area within specified time period.

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Compliance Time

Immediately if rubbing evidence found; within specified time period if no evidence.

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model 172R airplanes affected by AD 97-12-06.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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