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AD/CESSNA 185/35 - Vertical Fin Rear Spar

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Owners/operators of certain Cessna 185s (serials 18502311–18504070) must carry out the inspection/repair steps in Cessna Service Information Letter SE80-85 within 100 hours TIS after 31 Dec 1980. The AD responds to overseas discovery of cracks in the vertical fin rear spar below the lower rudder hinge, is enforceable by the authority, and leaves owners/operators responsible for costs and scheduling of the required work.

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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 185/35 Vertical Fin Rear Spar 12/80

Applicability: Model 185 with S/Nos. 18502311 to 18504070. 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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