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AD/CESSNA 180/62 - Vertical Fin Rear Spar

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Cessna 180s (S/N 18052385–18053147) to carry out the inspection and any repairs specified in Cessna Service Information Letter SE80-85 within 100 hours’ time‑in‑service after 31 December 1980. Issued after discovery of cracks in the vertical‑fin rear spar, it is mandatory under CASA and the compliance costs and downtime fall to the aircraft owners/operators.

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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 180/62 Vertical Fin Rear Spar 12/80

Applicability: Model 180 with S/Nos. 18052385 to 18053147. Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SIL No. SE80-85. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 December 1980.

Background: Overseas, cracks have been found in the flanges and web of the spar below the lower rudder hinge.

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