Cessna 172S Airworthiness Directives

Every AD in the library whose text names the Cessna 172S, of which 3,069 are registered in the US.

22 not superseded, 2 of them with a repeat action. 26 listed in all, newest published June 27, 2013.

Published sinceHide 4 supersededOnly repeat actions22 of 26

2013-11-11Requires replacement when the engine oil pressure switch reaches its life limitEngine oil pressure · AirplaneSupersedes 2000-04-01Repeat actionJun 27, 2013
2011-10-09Requires retaining all of the actions from the previous AD and adding steps to the inspection procedures in the previous ADStandard practices structures · AirplaneSupersedes 87-20-03 R2Repeat actionMay 13, 2011
2013-03-15Install the forward and aft fuel return line support clamps and brackets; inspect for a minimum clearance between the fuel return line assembly and the steering tube assembly and clearance between the fuel return...Aircraft fuel distribution system · AirplaneFeb 12, 2013
2012-22-01Inspect the fuel return line assembly for chafing; replace the fuel return line assembly if chafing is found; inspect the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and both the right steering tube assembly and...Aircraft fuel distribution system · AirplaneNov 23, 2012
2012-02-02Requires the actions of the current AD and adds S/Ns to the Applicability section of the ADCessna Aircraft Company Airplanes · AirplaneSupersedes 2008-03-02Feb 7, 2012
2011-06-02Requires installing a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) backup battery, replacing the supplement pilot's operating handbook and FAA approved airplane flight manual, and replacing the FADEC backup battery...Engine · AirplaneApr 21, 2011
2008-26-10Inspect 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 portCessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 208, 210, 303, 336, and 337 Series Airplanes · AirplaneDec 24, 2008
2008-10-02Inspect 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 portCessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series Airplanes · AirplaneMay 2, 2008
2008-05-09Remove the crew seats, modify the seat base/ back attach brackets, and reinstall the seats of the affected airplanesCessna Aircraft Company 172, 182, and 206 Series Airplanes · AirplaneMar 4, 2008
2008-02-18Replace the pick-up collar support and nylon screws for the BRS-172 and BRS-182 Parachute SystemCessna Aircraft Company 172 and 182 Series Airplanes · AirplaneJan 24, 2008
2007-08-03Establish the correct torque values of the end fittings on fuel hoses for certain Cessna Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanesCessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes · AirplaneSupersedes 2006-17-04Apr 12, 2007
2007-05-10Install Modification Kit MK172-25-10C or a steel lock rod/bar on both crew seat back cylinder lock assembliesCessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes · AirplaneMar 7, 2007
2005-13-10Inspect any MC01-3A ICessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes · AirplaneJun 22, 2005
2005-05-53 R1The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T AirplanesAirplaneMar 21, 2005
2004-19-04Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series AirplanesAirplaneSupersedes 86-26-04Sep 17, 2004
2004-15-18Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H AirplanesAirplaneSupersedes 2003-24-13Jul 30, 2004
2001-06-17Requires a one-time inspection for proper engine idle speed and fuel control mixture setting and adjustment, as necessaryCessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S Airplanes · AirplaneMar 30, 2001
2000-06-01Requires measuring the visible length of standpipe (tube) in the top assembly of the fuel strainer assembly for the correct length, and replacing any fuel strainer assembly that does not have the correct length of...Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes · AirplaneMar 22, 2000
99-27-02Requires replacing certain fuel selector valve cams or fuel selector valves that Cessna shipped from December 6, 1998, through May 10, 1999, and prevents the future installation of these fuel selector valve cams or...Cessna Aircraft Company 170, 172, 175, and 177 Series Airplanes · AirplaneDec 29, 1999
99-18-14Requires inspecting the control yoke pivot bolt to assure positive clearance between the pivot bolt's threaded end and aileron direct cableCessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes · AirplaneSep 1, 1999
97-12-06Requires checking the clearance between both the gascolator and cowling area and the tailpipe and cowling area, and modifying these areas immediately if any evidence of rubbing at either location is found or...Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes · AirplaneJul 9, 1997
97-01-13Cessna Aircraft Company 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series AirplanesAirplaneJan 22, 1997

Equipment ADs that mention the Cessna 172S

ADs written for equipment (an exhaust muffler, a display, a seat belt) whose text names the Cessna 172S, usually in a list of aircraft it is approved for. Whether one applies depends on whether that equipment is installed.

Published sinceOnly repeat actions4 of 4

Listed by the model designations in each AD's text. An AD written for a part number, or for "all" engines of a maker, may name no model and so not appear here: search the library for the part or the maker as well.