AD Amdt-39-10634

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10634
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-CE-60-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 34800

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Incorrectly routed aileron control cables in the center console and right-hand wing areas, loose or improperly installed center lock clamp on the forward aileron control cable drum, loose or missing elevator trim actuator mounting screws, loose rudder circuit pulleys, missing rudder cable guard pins, incorrect elevator trim cable routing, aileron control cable clearance issues, and flight control cable tension or rigging outside specifications.

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Required Actions

Inspect for incorrectly routed aileron control cables in the center console and right-hand wing areas. Inspect for loose or improperly installed center lock clamp on the forward aileron control cable drum. Inspect for loose or missing elevator trim actuator mounting screws, loose rudder circuit pulleys, missing rudder cable guard pins, incorrect elevator trim cable routing, aileron control cable clearance issues, and flight control cable tension or rigging outside specifications. Correct, repair, or replace any damaged or missing parts and report findings to the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R airplanes with potential deficiencies identified through manufacturer notification, service difficulty reports, and FAA surveillance audit.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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