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AD/CESSNA 180/61 - Fuel Cap Alignment Placard

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This directive requires owners/operators of specific Cessna 180/182 (and related) serial-numbered aircraft to fit or align a fuel‑cap alignment placard per Cessna SIL No. SE 80‑59, to be completed within 100 hours time‑in‑service after 30 Sept 1980. It affects only listed models/serials, imposes owner-funded maintenance by licensed personnel, and aims to ensure correct fuel‑cap alignment for proper secondary vent operation.

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AD/CESSNA 180/61 - Fuel Cap Alignment Placard

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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 180, 182 and Wren 460 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 180/61 Fuel Cap Alignment Placard 12/80

Applicability: Model 180 with S/Nos. 604, 624, 645, 30000 to 32999, 50001 to 50911 and

18050912 to 18053132.

Model 182 with S/Nos. 613, 631, 634, 33000 to 34999, 51001 to 53007 and

18253008 to 18267514.

Model F182 with S/Nos. F18200001 to F18200129.

Model R182/TR182 with S/Nos. R18200001 to R18201460. Model FR182 with S/Nos. FR18200001 to FR18200045.

Model A182 with S/Nos. A182-0001 and on.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SIL No. SE 80-59. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30 September 1980.

Background: Correct alignment of flush fitting type fuel caps is essential for efficient operation of the fuel tank secondary vent system.

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