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AD/CESSNA 177/32 - Fuel Strainer

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This AD requires owners/operators of Cessna 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG and F177RG aircraft to inspect specific fuel strainer assemblies (certain part numbers shipped by Cessna between 12 Dec 1996 and 5 Sep 1997) and measure the standpipe; if the visible length exceeds 1.68 inches the top assembly must be replaced. It is issued to correct an identified unsafe condition. The rule imposes inspection and replacement costs on affected operators; a non‑student pilot licensed for the type may review records to show the listed parts were not fitted and avoid inspection.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

AD/CESSNA 177/32 Fuel Strainer 7/2000

Applicability: Models 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG and F177RG series aircraft.

Requirement: 1. Inspect aircraft fuel strainer assembly. If P/N 0756005-2 top assembly, P/N 0756005-8 or 0756005-9 fuel strainer assembly were shipped from Cessna between December 12, 1996 and September 5, 1997, and fitted to the aircraft, measure the standby pipe in the fuel strainer assembly for a visible maximum length not exceeding 1.68 inches, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB97-9 dated November 17,1997.

The holder of a pilot licence, other than a student pilot, valid for the aircraft type, may review the aircraft records to determine if parts listed in this Directive have been fitted to the aircraft. If this review concludes that parts listed in this Directive have not been fitted then a certification stating that “This Directive does not apply as no parts listed in the Cessna SEB97-9 have been fitted to this aircraft.” may be entered in the aircraft records.

Replace the filter strainer top assembly if the standpipe tube exceeds the specified measurement.

Note: FAA AD 2000-06-01 Amendment 39-11641 refers.

Compliance: 1. Unless previously accomplished, within 12 calendar months time in service from the effective date of this Directive.

Prior to further flight.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 July 2000.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.