AD/CESSNA 170/71 - Fuel Line/Map Light Switch (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Cessna 170, 172, F172, FR172 & 175 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 170/71 Fuel Line/Map Light Switch 1/2002

Applicability: All Cessna 172 model aeroplanes with the following serial numbers: Model Serial Number 172N 17267585 through 17270049; 17270051 through 17274009; 17261445, 17261578, and 17270050

172P 17274010 through 17276654

172RG 172RG0001 through 172RG1191; and 691

F172N F17201515 through F17202039

F172P F17202040 through F17202254

FR172J FR17200531 through 17200590

FR172K FR17200591 through 17200675

R172K R1722000 through R1723454; and 680

Requirement: 1. Inspect the doorpost map light switch insulator assembly (part number 0511080- 1) to verify it is installed and (if installed) not damaged, in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin SEB00-1 dated 17 January 2000.

2. If the switch cover insulator is not installed, or is damaged in any way, install a new insulator part number 0511080-1.

3. If the fuel line is damaged in any way, install a new fuel line.

Note: FAA AD 2001-23-03 refers.