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AD/CESSNA 170/51 - Console Reinforcement and Fuel Selector Shaft Roll Pin

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Mandatory safety directive requiring mechanics to fix a fuel-system manufacturing defect on about 44 specific 1985 Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft (serials 17276260–17276303). The work—installing a reinforcement angle and properly securing the roll pin per Cessna Service Bulletin SEB85-3—must be completed before issuance of the aircraft’s Certificate of Airworthiness to prevent possible in‑flight fuel failures.

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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 170/51 Console Reinforcement and

Fuel Selector Shaft Roll Pin

Applicability: Model 172 with Serial Number 17276260 to 17276303. Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SB No SEB85-3.

Compliance: Prior to issue of Certificate of Airworthiness.

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Background: The applicability of this Directive is restricted to 1985 Model 172 Skyhawk series aircraft. Due to manufacturers omissions, it is necessary to install a reinforcement angle to the fuel selector bracket, and ensure that the fuel selector shaft roll pin has been properly secured.

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