EASA Regulations for Textron Aviation Cessna 172

EASA AD US-2020-18-01

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.