EASA Regulations for Textron Aviation 172RG

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Textron Aviation 172RG.

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EASA AD US-2024-14-03

Jul 22, 2024

Auto Flight - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System - Software Update

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-14-03 addresses various airplanes equipped with the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed under Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01866WI. This directive mandates a software update to the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System to prevent un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway events. The affected aircraft include all models specified in the directive that have the optional GSA 28 pitch trim servo installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 112
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 114
  • Daher Aerospace TB
  • Mooney International Corporation M20
  • Piper Aircraft PA-24 (Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-30 (Twin Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-39 (Twin Comanche)
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 172RG
  • Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)
  • Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 19
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206H (Stationair)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation 23 (Musketeer)
  • Textron Aviation 24 (Sierra)
  • Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F177RG
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P172D
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)

EASA AD US-2020-18-01

Nov 10, 2020

Fuselage - Forward Cabin Doorposts at the Strut Attach Fitting - Repetitive Inspections

Fuselage - Forward Cabin Doorposts at the Strut Attach Fitting - Repetitive Inspections is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-18-01) that applies to multiple Textron Aviation Inc. airplane models including various Cessna 172, 182, 206, 207, and 210 series aircraft. This AD mandates repetitive inspections of the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts at the strut attach fitting to detect cracks and requires repairs if cracks are found. The directive addresses a critical structural safety concern related to potential wing strut attach point failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 172RG
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 172
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 182
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 206
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 207
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 210