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AD/CESSNA 150/45 - STOL Conversion Wing Stall Fence

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Applies to Cessna 150/F150/152/F152 aircraft fitted with the Bush Conversions STOL kit (FAA STC SA1371SW). Owners/operators must measure the stall-fence trailing-edge height and, if it exceeds 32.5 mm (1.28 in), install a smaller fence using a CAR35-approved scheme via a CAA District Office, within 100 hours TIS after 12 Sept 1996. Owners bear costs; the rule aims to reduce stall risk and potential loss of control.

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AD/CESSNA 150/45 - STOL Conversion Wing Stall Fence

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Cessna 150, F150, 152 & F152 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 150/45 STOL Conversion Wing Stall Fence 10/96

Applicability: Any model fitted with "Bush Conversions Inc." Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) kit installed in accordance with FAA STC SA1371SW.

Requirement: Measure the height of the wing stall fence at the trailing edge. If the height exceeds

32.5 mm (1.28 inches) install a smaller fence in accordance with a scheme approved pursuant to CAR35 through a District Office of the Authority.

Note 1. FAA AD 96-12-23 refers.

Note 2. The diagram below is extracted from the FAA AD for guidance.

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Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 12 September 1996.

Background: This Directive is issued to prevent modified aircraft from entering a stall condition due to excessive stall fence height, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

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