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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 140A, 150, A150, 170, 172, 175, P172D, R172, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185, 188, A188, 205, 206, U206, TU206, P206, TP206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, T337, M337B Series Airplanes

CESSNA 175 · Airworthiness Directives

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Overview

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to various Cessna aircraft models, including the Cessna 175. The directive mandates compliance with specific modifications to ensure safety and reliability in fuel tank venting systems. The AD is effective from May 30, 1988, and outlines the necessary actions to be taken by aircraft owners and operators. It provides detailed instructions for installing vented fuel caps and related components to prevent fuel tank vent obstruction. Compliance is required unless the modifications have already been accomplished. The document serves as a critical reference for maintaining airworthiness in the specified Cessna models.

  • Compliance with AD 79-10-14 is required within 100 hours of time-in-service after May 30, 1988.
  • Install vented fuel caps as per Cessna Service Letter SE77-6 or modify existing caps according to specified STCs.
  • Only one vented cap is needed per tank if two caps are present.
  • Modification can be performed by authorized personnel under FAR 43, with proper documentation required.
  • Alternative compliance methods may be approved by the FAA.

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Type
Airworthiness Directives
Year
1988
Pages
3
File size
46 KB
Publisher
www.aeroplaning.com
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652CESSNA 175 registered worldwide · 586 active

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Compliance Requirements

The AD requires compliance within the next 100 hours of time-in-service after the effective date. Owners must install vented fuel caps with related adapters and placards according to Cessna Service Letter SE77-6 or modify existing caps as specified in various Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).

Installation Instructions

For airplanes with two fuel tank caps, only one vented cap is required in each tank. The outboard filler opening of each tank must have a vented cap installed. The modification can be performed by those authorized under FAR 43, and an entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance record to indicate compliance.

Alternative Compliance

An equivalent means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA's Aircraft Certification Office. This provides flexibility for operators to meet the AD requirements through alternative methods.

Affected Models and Serial Numbers

The AD applies to a wide range of Cessna models, including the 175, with specific serial number ranges provided for each model. This ensures that all affected aircraft are accounted for and that necessary modifications are made.

Safety notes

  • Failure to comply with this AD may result in fuel tank vent obstruction, leading to potential safety hazards.

Full document text

RGL Home Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Amendment 39-5901; AD 79-10-14 R1 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 140A, 150, A150, 170, 172, 175, P172D, R172, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185, 188, A188, 205, 206, U206, TU206, P206, TP206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, T337, M337B Series Airplanes PDF Copy (If Available): Preamble Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT DATES: Effective May 30, 1988. Regulatory Information 79-10-14 R1 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3475 as amended by Amendment 39- 5901. Applies to the following Models and serial numbered airplanes, certificated in any category. Airworthiness Directive SERIES SERIAL NUMBERS 140A 15200 through 15724 150 617, 628, 649, 17001 through 17999, 59001 through 59018; 15059019 through 15077005 A150 15064970, A1500001 through A1500609 Página 1 de 3 CESSNA Models 140A, 150, A150, 170, 172, 175, P172D, 15/03/2012 http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/0/225F45DF0B489ACE8... Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To provide an alternate source of fuel tank venting in case of fuel tank vent obstruction by foreign material and/or sticking of the fuel vent valve, within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (A) Install applicable vented fuel cap(s) with related adapters and fuel servicing placards in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE77-6 dated March 4, 1977; or as an alternative for fuel bladder equipped airplanes, Cessna Service Kit SK182-85 dated September 21, 1984, or modify existing fuel tank caps in accordance with STC SA728NW, SA3318NW or SA2967SW and for 336 and 337/T337 Series airplanes, in accordance with Cessna Service Letter ME78-47 170 609, 18729 through 27169 172 610, 612, 615, 622, 625, 630, 638, 28000 through 29999, 36000 through 36999, 46001 through 47746, 17247747 through 17265684 175 619, 28700A, 55001 through 56777, 17556778 through 17557119 P172D P17257120 through P17257188 R172 P17257189, R1720001 through R1720617 177 661, 17700001 through 17701471, 17701473 through 17701597 180 604, 624, 645, 30000 through 32999, 50001 through 50911, 18050912 through 18052202 182 613, 631, 634, 33000 through 34999, 51001 through 53007, 18253008 through 18260638 185/A185 632, 185-0001 through 185-1599, 18501600 through 18501896 188/A188 With wing tanks; Serials; 653, 188-0446 through 188-0572, 18800573 through 18800762 205 641, 205-0001 through 205-0577 206 206-0001 through 206-0275 U206/TU206 U206-0276 through U206-1444, U20601445 through U20601666 P206/TP206 P206-0001 through P206-0603, P20600604 through P20600647 207/T207 20700001 through 20700203 210/T210 616, 618, 57001 through 57575, 21057576 through 21059361, T210-0001 through T210-0454 336 336-0001 through 336-0195 337/T337 337-0001 through 337-1193, 33701194 through 33701405 M337B 337-0001 and up Página 2 de 3 CESSNA Models 140A, 150, A150, 170, 172, 175, P172D, 15/03/2012 http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/0/225F45DF0B489ACE8... (Rev. 1) dated February 12, 1979. NOTE 1: On those airplanes having two fuel tank caps in each fuel tank, only one vented cap is required in each tank. A vented cap must be installed in the outboard filler opening of each tank. (B) The modification required by this AD may be accomplished by those owner/operators authorized to perform preventive maintenance under FAR 43 provided only installation of a different fuel tank cap is necessary. The person accomplishing this modification must make an entry in the aircraft maintenance record indicating compliance with this AD; i.e., "AD 79-10-14 complied with by installing replacement fuel filler cap; Cessna P/N this date Signature and Certificate Number." (C) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer Service, P.O. Box 1521, Wichita, Kansas 67201; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. NOTE 2: Supplemental Type Certificates SA728NW and SA3318NW are held by Mr. Dennis H. Ward, Venting Engineering, 5420 A Street, Tacoma, Washington 98408, Phone (206) 474-6458. Supplemental Type Certificate SA2967SW is held by Mr. Charles M. Seibel, Flight Bonus Inc., P.O. Box 665, Hurst, Texas 76053, Phone (817) 265-1650. This amendment revises AD 79-10-14, Amendment 39-3475, effective May 29, 1979, which superseded AD 78-26-09, Amendment 39-3379. This Amendment 39-5901 becomes effective on May 30, 1988. Footer Information Comments FAA.gov Home | Privacy Policy | Web Policies & Notices | Contact Us | Help Readers & Viewers: PDF Reader | MS Word Viewer | MS PowerPoint Viewer | MS Excel Viewer | WinZip Página 3 de 3 CESSNA Models 140A, 150, A150, 170, 172, 175, P172D, 15/03/2012 http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/0/225F45DF0B489ACE8...

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