Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15508 · Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to airplanes listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of this AD that:
(1) Have a part number (P/N) 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve installed after November 19, 2007; and
(2) Are certificated in any category:
| Model | Serial Nos. (S/Ns) |
|---|---|
| 172S | 172S10672 through 172S10674, 172S10676, 172S10678 through 172S10680, 172S10682, 172S10683, and 172S10685. |
| 182T | 18282062 and 18282065. |
| T182T | T18208822 and T18208828. |
| 208 | 20800417, 20800418, and 20800419. |
| 208B | 208B1294 through 208B1310. |
Note 1: Airplanes listed in Table 1 may have also had the affected part installed as a replacement part.
| Model | S/Ns |
|---|---|
| 172 | All S/Ns. |
| 172R | All S/Ns beginning with 17280001. |
| 172S | 172S8001 through 172S10671. |
| F172D | All S/Ns. |
| F172E | All S/Ns. |
| F172F | All S/Ns. |
| F172G | All S/Ns. |
| F172H | All S/Ns. |
| F172K | All S/Ns. |
| F172L | All S/Ns. |
| F172M | All S/Ns. |
| F172N | All S/Ns. |
| F172P | All S/Ns. |
| FR172E | All S/Ns. |
| FR172F | All S/Ns. |
| FR172G | All S/Ns. |
| FR172H | All S/Ns. |
| FR172J | All S/Ns. |
| FR172K | All S/Ns. |
| P172D | All S/Ns. |
| R172E (USAF T-41B) (USAF T-41C and D) | All S/Ns. |
| R172F (USAF T-41) | All S/Ns. |
| R172G (USAF T-41C or D) | All S/Ns. |
| R172H (USAF T-41D) | All S/Ns. |
| R172J | All S/Ns. |
| R172K | All S/Ns. |
| 172RG | All S/Ns. |
| 175 | All S/Ns. |
| 180 | All S/Ns. |
| 182 | All S/Ns. |
| 182S | 18280001 through 18280944. |
| 182T | 18280945 through 18282061. |
| R182 | All S/Ns. |
| T182 | All S/Ns. |
| TR182 | All S/Ns. |
| T182T | T18208001 through T18208821. |
| F182P | All S/Ns. |
| F182Q | All S/Ns. |
| FR182 | All S/Ns. |
| 185 | All S/Ns. |
| 206 | All S/Ns. |
| 206H | All S/Ns beginning with 20608001. |
| P206 | All S/Ns. |
| U206 | All S/Ns. |
| T206H | All S/Ns beginning with T20608001. |
| TU206A | All S/Ns. |
| TU206B | All S/Ns. |
| TU206C | All S/Ns. |
| TU206D | All S/Ns. |
| TU206E | All S/Ns. |
| TU206F | All S/Ns. |
| TU206G | All S/Ns |
| 207 | All S/Ns. |
| 208 | 20800001 through 20800416. |
| 208B | 208B0001 through 208B1293. |
| 210 | All S/Ns. |
| 210-5 (205) | All S/Ns. |
| T210F | All S/Ns. |
| T210G | All S/Ns. |
| T210H | All S/Ns. |
| T210J | All S/Ns. |
| T210K | All S/Ns. |
| T210L | All S/Ns. |
| T210M | All S/Ns. |
| T210N | All S/Ns. |
| T210R | All S/Ns. |
| T303 | All S/Ns. |
Note 2: P/N 2013142-18 replaced P/Ns 2013142-9, -13, and -17.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification placard does not obstruct the alternate static air source selector valve port. If the part number identification placard obstructs the port, this AD requires you to remove the placard, assure that the port is unobstructed, and report to the FAA if obstruction is found. This AD results from reports of improper installation of the part number identification placard on the alternate static air source selector valve. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent erroneous indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed indicators, which could cause the pilot to react to incorrect flight information and possibly result in loss of control.
For all affected airplanes, to address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done:
| Actions | Compliance | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification placard is not obstructing the port. | (i) For static air source selector valves installed before May 12, 2008 (The effective date of this AD): Before further flight after May 12, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), and (ii) For static air source selector valves installed as modification or replacement parts on or after May 12, 2008 (the effective date of this AD): Before further flight after installation of a P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve. Inspection of the part before installation is acceptable. | (A) Adjust the pilot and copilot seats as far aft as possible. (B) Use a flashlight and mirror to inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure the port on the forward end of the valve is clearly visible and not covered by the part number identification placard. |
| (2) If the alternate static air source selector valve port is found obstructed by the part number identification placard during any inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, remove the placard from the valve body, discard the placard, and assure that the port is open and unobstructed. | Before further flight after any inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD where the port is found obstructed. | Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this portion of the AD following 14 CFR 43.9. |
(f) Report the results of the inspection required by this AD where an obstruction was found to the FAA.
(1) Submit this report within 10 days after the inspection or 10 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) Use the form in Figure 1 of this AD and submit it to FAA, Manufacturing Inspection District Office, Mid-Continent Airport, 1804 Airport Road, Room 101, Wichita, Kansas, 67209; or fax to (316) 946-4189.
(3) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the information collection requirements contained in this regulation under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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