AD Amdt-39-10287

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 182S Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10287
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-CE-150-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 3455

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 182S Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 182S Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation of the identification placard on the alternate static air source may restrict the alternate static air source port and cause separation of the valve body from the valve flange, leading to erroneous indications from altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed indicators.

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Required Actions

Fabricate and install placards to prohibit IFR operation and use of the alternate static air source; inspect the alternate static air source valve to ensure the port is not restricted and the valve body does not separate from the flange; rework or replace components as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 182S airplanes with improper placard installation on the alternate static air source.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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