AD Amdt-39-11280
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company Model 172R | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect length control yoke pivot bolts supplied in Cessna Modification Kits MK 172-27-01 could rub on aileron direct cables, potentially causing failure of the aileron control cable and loss of aileron control with loss of directional control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the control yoke pivot bolt to ensure positive clearance between its threaded end and the aileron direct cable. If clearance is not found, replace the control yoke pivot bolt, inspect adjacent aileron control cables for damage, and replace any damaged cables.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R airplanes equipped with Cessna Modification Kits MK 172-27-01 shipped from September 21, 1998, through April 18, 1999.
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