The FAA published its final AD on inspections for a long series of single-engine Textron Aviation (Cessna) aircraft. The airworthiness directive goes into effect on November 12, 2020. The AD was prompted by cracks found in the lower area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead, and it requires repeated inspections of the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts at the strut attach fitting for cracks, and the repairing of any cracks. The FAA has issued this AD to address an unsafe condition it has found on certain models. The original notice of proposed rulemaking on the AD was published in February 2018, with a supplemental NPRM published on May 29, 2020.
FAA Publishes Final AD on High-Wing Cessna Inspection
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has issued a final Airworthiness Directive (AD), effective November 12, 2020, for a wide range of single-engine Textron Aviation (Cessna) aircraft.
- This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the lower area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead on numerous Textron 100 and 200 airplanes, addressing an identified unsafe condition.
- The directive requires repeated inspections of the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts at the strut attach fitting for cracks and the subsequent repair or modification of any cracks discovered.
- Affected models include various Cessna 172, 182, 206, 207, and 210 series aircraft.
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