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AD/CESSNA 180/44 - Wing Flap Actuator Ball Nut Assemblies

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This directive applies to certain Cessna 182s and requires immediate inspection of wing flap actuator P/N C301002-0101 for specific date‑stamp codes. If the code is OH, HH, WH or ZH, operators must placard the flap control “FLAP EXTENSION PROHIBITED” before the next flight and replace the affected ball nut assemblies per Cessna Service Letter SE76‑25 within 100 hours. It’s a mandatory safety action issued to owners/operators, who bear inspection and repair costs.

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AD/CESSNA 180/44 - Wing Flap Actuator Ball Nut Assemblies

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Cessna 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 180/44 Wing Flap Actuator Ball Nut Assemblies 3/77

Applicability: Model 182 with S/Nos. as detailed in Cessna SL SE76-25.

Requirement: 1. Inspect P/N C301002-0101 wing flap actuator for date stamp code as detailed in Cessna SL SE76-25.

2. If the date stamp code on the actuator is OH, HH, WH or ZH install a placard near the flap control which reads:

“FLAP EXTENSION PROHIBITED”.

Note: This placard may be removed when the Paragraph 3 requirement is satisfied.

3. Replace affected wing flap actuator ball nut assemblies in accordance with Cessna SL SE76-25.

Compliance: Paras. 1 and 2 - Before further flight after 28 January 1977.

Para. 3 - Within 100 hours time in service after 28 January 1977.

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