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AD/CESSNA 170/26 - Front Seat Restraint Installation

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This Airworthiness Directive mandates a safety upgrade for specific Cessna aircraft to better protect occupants during accidents.

Who this affects Owners and operators of Cessna 170, 172, F172, FR172, and 175 series aeroplanes (all models).

What you must do Modify the front seat restraint installations by fitting proper safety harnesses (seatbelts). The installation must follow a design scheme approved by the Secretary (the government authority responsible for aviation safety).

When this had to be done Before 1 September 1972.

Why this matters This requirement reduces the risk of serious injury or death during accidents by ensuring front seat occupants have proper upper body restraint systems installed.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Cessna 170, 172, F172, FR172 and 175 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 170/26 Front Seat Restraint Installation 10/71

Applicability: All models.

Requirement: Modify each front seat restraint installation by fitting a safety harness in accordance with a scheme approved by the Secretary.

Compliance: Before 1 September 1972.

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