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AD/CESSNA 185/4 - Tail Wheel Assembly

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This is a safety directive (legally called an Airworthiness Directive) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for owners and operators of Cessna 185 series aircraft—a type of single-engine, high-wing airplane.

What you must do: Inspect, repair, or replace the tail wheel assembly (the small wheel at the back of the plane that helps with steering on the ground) following the exact instructions in Cessna Service Letter 62-73 (a technical bulletin from the manufacturer).

Who is affected: All models of Cessna 185 series aeroplanes.

When you must do it: Within 500 hours of flight time after 1 March 1963.

Why this matters: This directive addresses a known safety defect that could cause loss of control during takeoff, landing, or taxiing. It is legally binding—non-compliance means the aircraft cannot fly.

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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 185/4 Tail Wheel Assembly 2/63

Applicability: All models.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SL 62-73. Compliance: Within 500 hours flight time after 1 March 1963.

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