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AD/CESSNA 180/49 - Self Locking Nuts

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This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is a mandatory safety notice for owners of specific Cessna aircraft. If you operate a Cessna 180 (serial numbers 18052678 to 18052698) or a Cessna 182 (serial numbers 18264686 to 18264736), you must follow the manufacturer's instructions in Cessna Service Letter SE77-44, Item 1 regarding self-locking nuts.

What you need to do:

Inspect or replace the self-locking nuts as specified in the manufacturer's service letter
Complete this work within 100 hours of flight time after 30 April 1978

This directive ensures that critical fasteners on these specific aircraft remain secure during flight, preventing potential mechanical failures that could compromise safety.

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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 180/49 Self Locking Nuts 4/78

Applicability: Model 180 with S/Nos. 18052678 to 18052698. Model 182 with S/Nos. 18264686 to

Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SL No. SE77-44, Item 1. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30 April 1978.

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