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AD/CESSNA 180/2 - Right Wing Rear Spar

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What this is: A mandatory aviation safety order (an Airworthiness Directive) requiring owners of specific Cessna aircraft to inspect and fix a structural defect in the right wing.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of specific Cessna 180 and 182 aeroplanes with these serial numbers:

Cessna 180: Serial numbers 32472 to 32502
Cessna 182: Serial numbers 33187 to 33345

What you must do: Carry out the actions specified in Cessna Service Letter No. 180-8 regarding the right wing rear spar (the main structural beam at the back of the wing). This typically involves inspecting for cracks or damage and repairing or reinforcing the spar to prevent wing failure.

Deadline: The work must be completed before 1 September 1971.

Why it matters: The rear spar is critical to wing integrity. This directive addresses a specific safety risk that could lead to structural failure in flight if not corrected.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/CESSNA 180/2 Right Wing Rear Spar 11/67

Applicability: All model 180 with S/Nos. 32472 to 32502. All model 182 with S/Nos. 33187 to

Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SL No. 180-8. Compliance: Before 1 September 1971.

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