AD Amdt-39-10865
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company 180 and 185 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Wheel skis rotating into a nose-down position during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane and/or possible airplane damage during flight or landing operations.
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Required Actions
Modify ski bungee assemblies, safety cables, and check cables, and their attachments to the airplane and the skis. Limit the maximum airspeed to 160 knots with skis installed. Install an airspeed limitation placard. Re-mark the airspeed indicator to display the reduced airspeed limits. Place a certain airplane flight manual (AFM) supplement in the cockpit.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 series airplanes with Airglas Engineering Company, Inc., (AECI) Model LW3600-180 (single position) or Model LW3600-180A (two position) fixed penetration wheel skis installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA213AL, including Cessna Model 180K airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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