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.
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)Textron Aviation 172RGTextron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 206Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)Textron Aviation F172Textron Aviation F182Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)Textron Aviation P206Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)Textron Aviation Cessna 172Textron Aviation Cessna 182Textron Aviation Cessna 206Textron Aviation Cessna 207Textron Aviation Cessna 210